The medical field has always struggled with inevitability because its primary mission is to prevent or delay death. This fact creates an internal tension and can impact and shape many aspects of medicine from diagnosis to therapeutic approaches. Historically, the struggle with inevitability found fertile ground within certain human diseases, some of which are now affecting an ever-growing number of individuals. The first example that comes to my mind relates to cardiovascular diseases, in...

The Mediterranean diet is a diet adopted for more than 2000 years by people living in countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, which include, among others, Italy, Greece. Spain, and North Africa. It is characterized by daily intake of fresh fruit and vegetables, legumes, nuts, unrefined cereals, and olive oil, and weekly intake of fish and lean meat such as chicken, and a very limited amount of sugar. Overall, a diet which emphasizes mostly plant-based food but most importantly products...

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that profoundly impacts the brain structure and function resulting in pathological cognitive decline and memory loss. Contrary to popular belief, Alzheimer's disease encompasses more than just memory loss. In fact, while memory impairment is a commonly recognized symptom, Alzheimer’s can manifest in various signs and symptoms that go beyond memory-related issues. Among them, diminishing communication skills is one of the most...