The Cretan diet and the healthy Mediterranean lifestyle are set to be the focus of a special talk at Penn State University.

New research from Mochlos reveals what the Minoans ate and how food shaped ritual, trade and daily life in ancient Crete.

Jason Smith, 56, was diagnosed with hypertension, high cholesterol and pre-diabetes after years of neglecting his health before overhauling his diet and lifestyle.

This is the context for the Ecceukch Programme, promoted by the Collegio Toscano degli Olivicoltori, OP Latium and EAC -- Association of Exporters of Crete. The three-year initiative aims to promote ...

Visiting Crete? Discover the traditional Cretan dishes you shouldn’t miss, from fresh local specialties to authentic Greek island favorites. Winter storm warning for 11 states as up to 4 feet of snow ...

The crème de la crème of diets? Many eating plans vie to be called the best, such as the Mediterranean diet, which offers several health benefits, and the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) for ...

Turkey on Thursday slammed Greece’s “unilateral activities” in signing lease agreements with a Chevron-led consortium for exploration offshore southern Crete. “Greece's unilateral activities with ...

Few diets have earned the gold star for health quite like the Mediterranean diet, an eating style that emphasizes plant foods like veggies and whole grains, as well as fish and olive oil, and dials ...

If your interests are basking in the sun, enjoying life by the sea, exploring ancient ruins, and indulging in the original Mediterranean diet, look no further than Crete. The biggest island in Greece ...

As stroke risk rises for women as they age — especially after menopause — a new long-term study suggests that what they eat may play a powerful role in lowering that risk. Stroke is a leading cause of ...

Diet Coke Cherry fans rejoice: The beloved Coca-Cola flavor is back by "popular demand" and is hitting retailers nationwide, the company announced Monday, Feb. 2. But it may not stay on store shelves ...