Cardiovascular Health and Mediterranean Diet
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Chronic Care".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 21 September 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cancer metabolism; obesity; drug repurposing; biomarkers; personalized medicine
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Interests: adolescent; nutrition; dietary patterns; physical activity; body composition; growth and development; quality of life
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death worldwide, significantly impacting quality of life and healthcare systems. Dietary patterns, particularly the Mediterranean diet, have emerged as powerful tools in the prevention and management of CVD and its associated risk factors. Rich in plant-based foods and healthy fats, this dietary approach has been linked to improvements in cardiometabolic health, nutritional status, and markers of systemic health.
This Special Issue invites original research and reviews that explore the role of the Mediterranean diet—alone or in combination with lifestyle interventions such as physical activity—in promoting cardiovascular health. We welcome studies ranging from randomized clinical trials to epidemiological analyses, as well as research that clarifies the pathways and processes through which diet influences cardiovascular outcomes.
By bringing together multidisciplinary perspectives, this collection aims to inform clinical practice, guide public health policy, and contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies.
- Dietary Patterns and CVD Prevention or Treatment
- Nutritional Interventions in Clinical Populations
- Lifestyle Interventions Combining Diet and Physical Activity
- Health Promotion and Public Health Strategies in CVD
- Physiological and Health-Related Pathways of CVD
We look forward to hearing from you.
Dr. Ana Lúcia Silva
Dr. Ana Luísa De Sousa-Coelho
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cardiovascular disease
- mediterranean diet
- physical activity
- cardiometabolic health
- lipid profile
- nutritional status
- preventive nutrition
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