Foods to avoid macular degeneration
Two family members have developed macular degeneration. What are the best foods to eat to help avoid developing it?
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Bleeding risk from new blood thinner Pradaxa higher than first reported
Balancing A Vegetarian Meal
For protection against pneumonia, more than one vaccine can help
Fabulous Fiber
How much fiber do you need each day? It depends on your age. Women under 50 should get 25 grams a day. Men under 50, 38 grams a day. Women and men older than 50 should aim for 21 and 30 grams, respectively. Children need more fiber as they age, with kids 3 and under needing 19 grams of fiber a day, and teens needing 26 grams a day for girls and 38 grams a day for boys. The average American falls short of the ideal and eats only 10 to 15 grams of dietary fiber a day
Calcium – The Food vs. Supplement Debate
Fruits and veggies: Are five daily servings enough?
Research published in the journal Circulation found that compared to those who reported eating just two servings of fruits and vegetables per day, people who reported eating five servings a day were at lower risk of death from any cause, lower risk of death from heart attack or stroke, lower risk of cancer, and lower risk of death from respiratory disease.
Nutrition and aging
Gerontologists (experts in aging) advocate instead that people focus on staying healthy and well so they can enjoy their favorite activities into middle age and beyond. Eating a balanced diet, which supplies all the necessary nutrients for health, is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Here are the key factors that influence your nutritional health as you age.
How to lower your cholesterol without drugs
Trans fats and saturated fats can raise LDL cholesterol levels. A diet rich in unsaturated fats, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables can lower them.