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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”).

Living with asthma: Help your child breathe easy

When parents hear that their child may have asthma, their minds are immediately filled with ideas of their child out of breath, puffing on an inhaler, and having trouble keeping up with friends. That does not have to be the case!  Living with asthma is much more about preventing an asthma attack and promoting a healthy life.

You can help your child to always breathe easy if you follow some important guidelines for managing asthma.

Can I replace potassium pills with food?

I am taking furosemide (Lasix) once a day. I was told to also take potassium pills, but I don't like pills. Can I replace the potassium pill with foods high in potassium?