Cardiovascular Health In this study involving persons at high cardiovascular risk, the incidence of major cardiovascular events was lower among those assigned to a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts than among those assigned to a reduced-fat diet. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1800389 Cognitive Function Accumulating evidence suggests that the Mediterranean diet holds promise for addressing the cognitive and neurological impairments of the aging brain. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B978012811959400002X The path to Longevity The reviewed evidence supports that adherence to the Mediterranean diet during midlife was associated with 36%-46% greater likelihood of healthy ageing. Among the elderly, adherence to the Mediterranean diet was significantly associated with healthy ageing, while diets similar to that of the Mediterranean diet were associated with 269% greater likelihood of successful ageing and 33% reduction in mortality risk. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31272195/