Are Mediterranean diet and non-smoking associated with lower risk of death, dementia, or disability in older adults?

Mediterranean Diet & Longevity1 min readUpdated May 29, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence and found that among healthy older adults, following a Mediterranean diet and not smoking are linked to a 14–17% reduced risk of dying, developing dementia, or becoming disabled, even when other lifestyle habits are considered [1]. This finding is supported by 59...

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