# Planetary Health Diet and cardiovascular health study > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/planetary-health-diet-and-cardiovascular-health-study > Updated: 2026-08-08T21:09:28.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. A 20-year prospective study of over 65,000 postmenopausal women indicates that higher adherence to a Planetary Health Diet—which emphasizes plant-based foods and unsaturated fats while limiting processed meats and sugars—is linked to a 28% reduction in cardiovascular disease risks, including stroke and heart failure. Recent data presented at the NUTRITION 2026 meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, based on an analysis of 66,892 women from the Women’s Health Initiative, corroborates these findings. Additionally, a 12-year study involving over 69,000 adults from the UK Biobank suggests the diet's benefits extend to mental and neurological health. Participants following a planetary health diet showed a 12% lower risk of stroke, as well as a 13% lower risk of both depression and anxiety. The research also noted a 19% reduction in the likelihood of developing multiple neurological or psychiatric conditions simultaneously, a benefit potentially linked to slower cellular aging. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: Planetary health diet linked to lower disease risks Studies link the planetary health diet—rich in plant-based foods—to reduced risks of cardiovascular disease, stroke, depression, and anxiety in various large-scale observational cohorts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/planetary-health-diet-linked-to-reduced-cardiovascular-and-neurological-risks ### 2026-07-25: Planetary Health Diet Cuts Cardiovascular Risk in Postmenopausal Women by 28% A 20‑year study of 65,000+ post‑menopausal women shows the Planetary Health Diet reduces cardiovascular risk by about 28 %, with benefits even at moderate adherence. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/planetary-health-diet-cuts-heart-disease-risk-28-in-postmenopausal-women --- Cite as: Planetary Health Diet and cardiovascular health study. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/planetary-health-diet-and-cardiovascular-health-study