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Low fat? Low carb? Almost any healthy diet can work for losing weight

The Mediterranean Diet — A Model for Men

The traditional Mediterranean diet is centuries old. It has flourished in rural regions of Greece and parts of southern Italy and France. Here are its 10 characteristic features:

An abundance of vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds and other plant foods
An abundance of unrefined grains, such as whole-grain cereals and breads
Olive oil as the major source of fat
Moderate to large amounts of fish
Fruit as the typical dessert, with sweets containing honey or sugar eaten several times a week
Yogurt, cheese and other dairy products eaten daily in small to moderate amounts.
Four or fewer eggs per week
Moderate to large amount of poultry and small amounts of red meat
A reliance on locally grown, fresh, minimally processed foods
Moderate amounts of alcohol, usually wine with meals.

Foods that fight inflammation

Pro-inflammatory foods include fried foods, sodas, refined carbohydrates, and red meat. Green vegetables, berries, whole grains, and fatty fish are thought to combat the inflammatory process.

No antibiotics for bronchitis

I am generally very healthy. But when I get bronchitis, the cough usually lasts 2 weeks. I used to get an antibiotic. My new doctor says I don’t need one. Is that right?

Restaurant meals: How to make them healthier

One can enjoy healthier restaurant food by following a few guidelines.

Fluorescein angiography (test for diabetic retinopathy)

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Diet effect restless legs syndrome?

I have restless legs syndrome. Can diet help?

Diabetes complications are falling while number of cases continues to rise

Eat more fiber-rich foods to foster heart health

Many studies suggest that fiber-rich diets may help prevent heart disease. But most Americans eat only about 16 grams of fiber a day-far less than the recommended amounts.

Early Fitness May Help Keep Brain Agile

Physically fit young adults may have more nimble brains later on, a new study suggests. The study included 2,700 men and women. They were 18 to 30 years old when the study began. They were given treadmill tests that involved walking or running as the speed and incline of the treadmill increased. On average, people lasted about 10 minutes before they had to stop. Then they took the same test 20 years later. On average, time on the treadmill decreased by just under 3 minutes. About 25 years after the first treadmill test, people were given tests of memory and mental reaction time. People who performed better on the first treadmill tests also did better on these memory and thinking tests. There were also “trick questions.” An example might be asking the color of the word “yellow,” which was written in green (correct answer: “green”).