Oldways writes that the Mediterranean diet is made up of a way of eating which is based on the traditional foods and drinks of the countries which surround the Mediterranean sea. The Mediterranean diet is actually a lifestyle which includes foods, activities, and meals. Adhering to the Mediterranean diet is a great way to lose weight or improve your health. Steven Reinberg has reported on April 29, 2013, for HealthDay, Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia. A large new U.S. study has suggested that "eating fish, chicken, olive oil and other foods which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids while staying away from meats and dairy, which is the so-called Mediterranean diet, may help older adults keep their memory and thinking skills sharp." Lead researcher Dr. Georgios Tsivgoulis, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham as well as the University of Athens, in Greece, has said, "Greater adherence to Mediterranean diet was associated with lower risk of incident cognitive impairment in this large population-based study."  Read more..