Mediterranean diet may cut heart disease risk for women by 24 per cent, study says

Findings come after separate research showed diet can reduce risk of dementia

Following a Mediterranean diet could reduce a woman’s risk of heart disease by 24 per cent, a new study has found.

The diet, rich in nuts, seafood, whole grains and vegetables, has been linked to a number of health benefits, with a recent separate study suggesting that people who follow the diet have a reduced risk of developing dementia in later life.

The latest study, published in the journal Heart, saw researchers pool all previous studies on women adhering to Mediterranean diets, cardiovascular disease and their risk of dying during the follow-up period.