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A recipe for long life and good health: Mediterranean eating

An accumulation of research shows that following a Mediterranean diet, by eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, poultry, small amounts of meat and dairy, and moderate amounts of wine, lowers the risk of heart disease and cancer.

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In Brief: Blood pressure checks at the barbershop

To address the serious problem of high blood pressure among African-American men, researchers gave out information and held screenings at community barbershops.

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In Brief: Cholesterol: Beyond good and bad, there’s big

Lipoproteins come in different sizes. Larger HDL particles remove cholesterol from the body more effectively. A researcher contends that the larger particles are an indicator of longevity, and that this trait can be passed to offspring.

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In Brief: Cranberry juice and warfarin: Okay together?

According to researchers, concerns about cranberry juice interfering with the anticoagulant medication warfarin are unfounded.

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Can a gadget get you going?

The Heart Letter evaluates three devices that provide information and feedback about physical activity: a pedometer, a heart rate monitor, and an activity monitor.

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Do we really need all that calcium?

While calcium is essential for bone strength, some experts believe that Americans are getting too much calcium, which can actually lead to an increased risk of a hip fracture.

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By the way, doctor: A very fishy diet

I read in the Health Letter that one of the nutrition experts eats five servings of fish a week. Why so much? And isn’t there a risk from the contaminants?

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Hair today, more hair tomorrow?

Progress has been made in the field of hair regrowth, but the treatments, whether medication or surgery, are expensive, and there is no guarantee of success.

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Betting on beta blockers

Beta blockers are used to treat a variety of conditions, but some studies have questioned their effectiveness. Those already taking a bta blocker for high blood pressure do not necessarily need to switch to a different medication.

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In Brief: Smokers: The formers versus the nevers

People who quit smoking can expect their risk of related illness to decrease to about the same level as that of people who have never smoked, although it can take several years for this to happen.

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