January 14, 2026Journal of Global Health0 citationsOpen Access
View Full PaperAssociations between the Mediterranean lifestyle and incident age-related eye diseases: a longitudinal analysis from the UK Biobank
Key Points
- This research examines how adherence to the Mediterranean lifestyle impacts the risk of age-related eye diseases.
- Utilized data from the UK Biobank for longitudinal analysis
- Assessed adherence to Mediterranean lifestyle (MEDLIFE)
- Evaluated incidence rates of cataract, AMD, and glaucoma based on lifestyle adherence
- Higher MEDLIFE adherence linked with decreased cataract and AMD incidence
- Physical activity, rest, and social interactions block correlated with lower glaucoma risk
Abstract
Higher adherence to MEDLIFE was associated with decreased incidence of cataract and AMD, while the 'physical activity, rest, and social interactions' block was related to a lower risk of glaucoma. Our findings suggest that MEDLIFE may serve as a potential behavioural intervention for preventing age-related eye diseases.
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