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Believe it or not, full-fat dairy has been linked to a reduced risk of obesity. That may be due in part to the satisfying creamy fats that reduce the desire to snack later on. But be sure you also eat some of the good fats like foods high in Omega-3 fatty assets like Salmon, mackerel, sardines and tuna. Olive oil may reduce dementia risk by flushing out the proteins that gum up communications channels between brain cells (AARP The Magazine, March/April 2022 Issue, page 38).
The Mediterranean Diet has been shown to increase longevity and reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack and high cholesterol. It’s high in Omega-3 rich foods like salmon and other fresh fish as well as nuts and seeds, and avoids a lot of red meats.  Some people think that just taking a lot of vitamins and supplements can ward off many diseases. But the truth is, eating a healthy diet high in Omega-3 and other things that ward off disease is better than simply taking fish oil and other supplements. A 2020 JAMA study of more than 13,000 people with high heart disease risk with an average age of 63 compared groups taking Omega-3 and a placebo. There were no benefits found from taking the fish oil. Another study in 2019 which analyzed 127,000 people showed that taking Omega-3 supplements derived from fish oil reduced the risk of death from heart disease as well as heart attacks. So the jury is still out on this topic but you should definitely focus on eating more fresh fish like salmon.
Eating fatty fish such as salmon, trout or sardines twice a week was associated with a lower risk of diabetic retinopathy, according to a study of people with diabetes which was published in 2017 in JAMA. This is probably because fatty fish have a lot of omega-3 fatty acids, which encourage the development of blood vessel growth, including in the eyes. Omega-3’s have also been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease.