Obesity is an important aspect of the metabolic syndrome and is often associated with
chronic inflammation. In this context, inflammation of organs participating in energy …

Diabetes mellitus is a comprehensive expression to identify a condition of chronic
hyperglycemia whose causes derive from different metabolic disorders characterized by …

The Mediterranean diet is a plant-based, antioxidant-rich, unsaturated fat dietary pattern that
has been consistently associated with lower rates of noncommunicable diseases and total …

Since ancient times, the quality of nourishment is a milestone for the maintenance of health
and as it is stated 'prevention is better than cure', amongst the so-called 'healthy'diets …

The majority of the epidemiological evidence over the past few decades has linked high
intake of fats, especially saturated fats, to increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular …

Healthy lifestyle and diet are associated with significant reduction in risk of obesity, type 2
diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Oxidative stress and the imbalance between …

Building upon Ellie Whitney and Sharon Rady Rolfes' classic text, this fourth Australian and
New Zealand edition of Understanding Nutrition is a practical and engaging introduction to …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a growing concern for the aging population worldwide. With no
current cure or reliable treatments available for AD, prevention is an important and growing …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the fastest growing cognitive decline-related neurological
diseases. To date, effective curative strategies have remained elusive. A growing body of …

The etiology of ischemic stroke is multifactorial. Although receiving less emphasis, genetic
causes make a significant contribution to ischemic stroke genesis, especially in early-onset …