DIET

Mediterranean Diet Tied to Better Heart Health

The evidence isn't conclusive, but overall, the Mediterranean diet appears to be good for people's heart health.
Eating a diet based on fish, legumes, vegetables and moderate amounts of alcohol is linked to lower chances of dying from a heart attack, stroke or other vascular events, according to a new study of New York City residents.

Mediterranean-ish Diet Tied to Better Heart Health

A shop assistant arranges fish for sale at a supermarket in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province January 14, 2011.
Once again, eating a diet based on fish, legumes, vegetables and moderate amounts of alcohol is linked to lower chances of dying from a heart attack, stroke or other vascular events, according to a new study of New York City residents.
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Healthy Male Diet May Boost IVF Success - Study

The chances of a successful in-vitro fertilisation increase if men have a diet high in fruit and grains, and low in red meat, alcohol and coffee, a Brazilian study on the male sperm said.
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Dash Diet Eating Plan: What You Need to Know

Diets are like trends they grow in an out of popularity according to which celebrities take notice, but the latest Dash diet has scored great acclaim from ordinary dieters as well as professional dieticians.
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Supplement Users Often Get Ample Minerals in Diet

People who take dietary supplements to boost their intake of minerals tend also to get more nutrients from their food than those who don't take supplements, according to a new study that suggests vitamins are often taken by the people who need them least.
At Issue: Fast Food

McDonald’s: Should It, Other Fast-Food Chains, Be Banned?

Could one make a case to ban/outlaw, or at minimum, to not patronize, what has become a multi-national giant called McDonald’s (MCD), on the grounds that it doesn’t represent the best that the United States can offer? Indeed one can, and here are 5 reasons.
People following healthy lifestyle factors, such as healthy diet, regular exercising, maintaining a normal body weight, not over-consuming alcohol and not smoking, can cut the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 80 percent

How to Fight Diabetes? Five Ways That Make You 80 Percent Safer

People following healthy lifestyle factors, such as healthy diet, regular exercise, maintaining a normal body weight, not over-consuming alcohol and not smoking, can cut the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 80 percent over a period of 11 years, said a new analysis.
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McDonald's to Introduce Calorie Information on Its Menu

For all those diet and calorie conscious people out there, this is good news. From this week onwards, Mc Donald's menu will include calorie information along with its food items throughout all its 1,200 UK restaurants, the Department of Health (DH) said.
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Children's Diet Book Targeting Kids 6 to 12 Years Draws Criticism

When Maggie looks into the mirror she sees a thin girl holding up a small pink dress. But in reality, Maggie is a chubby young girl who is trouble by her weight. That's a description of what is seen on the cover of an upcoming children's book titled Maggie Goes On A Diet, written by Paul Michael Kramer. The book is set to come out on Oct. 16, but has been getting much criticism from parents, pediatricians and nutritionists.
Bill Clinton and Fast Food

Bill Clinton: From Glutton to Vegan, a Journey for Health [PHOTOS]

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton has turned to a Vegan diet on a journey for good health, according to an interview with CNN. In honor of Bill Clinton's healthy vegan eating habits, let's take a look back at the former U.S. President's notorious love for greasy grub.
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Potassium-Rich Diet Tied to Lower Stroke Risk

People who eat plenty of high-potassium fruits, vegetables and dairy products may be less likely to suffer a stroke than those who get little of the mineral, according to a study.
Vampire Bat

Mystery Behind Vampire Bats' Ability to Spot Blood Revealed

Vampire bats have the unique ability to sink their teeth into their prey's body without missing the vein and feed on rich blood. Though scientists knew bats' noses guide them in spotting blood, they never quite understood how the nose mechanism worked.

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