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Mediterranean Diet Better Than Low-Fat Diet In Keeping Aging Brains Sharp
Thank the olive oil or the nuts, but something about the Mediterranean diet could help older brains to act young again. There's plenty of evidence that the...
Mediterranean Diet Improves Memory, But Not In Diabetics
The largest study to date on the effects of eating omega-3 fatty acids confirm that foods high in the fats can preserve memory and cognitive functions only in...
It’s the Olive Oil: Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
The Mediterranean diet is a well-known weapon in the fight against heart disease, but exactly how effective is it? To find out, researchers led by Dr. Ramón...
Calorie vs. Calorie: Study Evaluates Three Diets for Staying Slim
People following a Mediterranean-style diet may have the best chance of keeping weight off — and doing it without causing negative side effects — according to a...
Eat like an Italian
In the fall of 1957, a Minnesota doctor named Ancel Keys traveled from Naples to the southern Italian town of Nicotera. The road was long and dusty, winding for...
Study: Cutting Carbs Two Days a Week Is Better Than Full-Time Dieting
Good news for dieters who feel that counting calories has become a full-time job. According to new research, you might do better to cut carbs just two days a...
Study: Diet Can Help Avoid Diabetes Drugs
In the longest-term study of its kind, researchers pitted two popular diets head to head — a low-fat American Heart Association–style diet and a carb-controlled...
Stroke Costs To Double By 2030
The projections are not pretty for aging populations in the U.S. Already, stroke is one of the top four leading causes of death among Americans, especially...
McDonald’s Takes on Italian Cuisine, in Italy
Arguably the world’s largest burger chain teams up with the world's leading pasta firm.
The Worst Times to Be Treated for a Heart Condition
Some months, days of the week, and even times of day are linked to a greater risk of dying if you have a heart condition. In a study of nearly 1 million...
Forget the IRS — There’s an Olive-Oil Scandal Afoot
Credibility problems? Check. Overreach? Check. Finger-pointing? You betcha
Unhealthy Teens Could Lead to Rise in Heart-Disease Rates
Less than half of U.S. adolescents are living heart-healthy lives, and lack of exercise and poor diets could be creating a new generation of heart-disease...
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A Bitter Farewell WEST BANK A woman carries a portrait of Arafat Jaradat as she and thousands of others mourn during his funeral procession in Saair on Feb. 25...
A Heart-Healthier Way to Eat Fried Food?
A new study finds that consuming foods fried in olive or sunflower oils is not linked to an increased risk of heart disease or premature death. The finding seems...
Pregnancy: Eating Well Cuts the Risk of Birth Defects
Need more of a reason to eat a healthy diet? Pregnant women who load up on fruits, veggies and whole grains have a reduced risk of having babies with neural tube...
Study: Lifestyle May Not Prevent Alzheimer's
A comprehensive analysis by an independent government panel has found that there is not enough scientific evidence to date to support the advice doctors...
A Feast of Diet Books
You've heard of the South Beach (Florida) diet. Now get ready for the latest plans from California's Sonoma County and New York City's Park Avenue. Based on the...
Food: A Feast of Diet Books
You've heard of the South Beach diet. Now get ready for the latest pound-shedding plans from Sonoma County and Park Avenue. Based on each locale's particular...
