Has Butter Gotten a Bad Rap?

Butter may not be the unhealthy food many Americans believe it to be

Thursday, June 30, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Has Butter Gotten a Bad Rap? Spread the news: Butter may not be the unhealthy food many Americans believe it to be, new research suggests. However, that doesn't mean that butter provides any real... Read more ...  Slideshows Surprising Reasons for Weight Gain There are many reasons for sudden weight gain when there are no changes in diet or exercise. Sudden weight gain could be caused by sleep issues, medical conditions, certain... Read more ... Maximum Workout: The 30-Minute Workout Routine This quick, high-intensity 30-minute workout routine can make you look better and feel better. Discover the right way to do cardio and resistance training exercises like squats... Read more ...  News Uncle Sam Wants You ... Slimmer Military personnel are expected to meet strict weight and body fat standards. But one in five U.S. military service members is obese, new research shows. 'We count on our military to... Read more ... Health Tip: Skip Traditional Barbequed Food Enjoy the summer ritual of barbequing without derailing your healthy eating plan. Here are suggestions from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics... Read more ... Health Tip: Identifying Problem Eating What you eat, how much you consume and how frequently you chow down all play a part in the likelihood that you'll gain weight. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics mentions... Read more ...  Doctor's Views High and Low Testosterone Levels in Men Testosterone is considered to be the "male hormone" that's produced in men by the testes. Although women's ovaries produce some testosterone, the hormone is produced in... Read more ... Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers MedicineNet's Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers give you all of the tools necessary for diet & weight management, exercise & fitness, nutrition & food, and prevention & wellness. Get access to various articles, slideshows, quizzes, and medications for your reference. Healthy Living Center Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home

12 Reasons to Love the Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet is a delicious way to eat healthy

Thursday, June 30, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Healthy Eating: 12 Reasons to Love the Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet is a delicious way to eat healthy. We show you how to get the most from this diet with foods like olive oil, fish, veggies, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and wine--and how... Read more ...  Slideshows Costochondritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment What is costochondritis? Learn about costochondritis symptoms such as chest pain. Explore costochondritis treatment options... Read more ... Rotator Cuff Tear: Symptoms, Causes, and Surgery Learn about a rotator cuff tear. What could it mean if you have rotator cuff pain? Explore rotator cuff tear symptoms, causes, and surgery... Read more ... How to Reduce Wrinkles With Lifestyle Changes Learn how to protect your skin from wrinkles with these antiaging tricks such as sleep position, diet, and wrinkle treatments. Simple lifestyle changes can reduce wrinkles around... Read more ...  News Health Tip: Exercising After Joint Replacement Having joint replacement surgery doesn't mean exercise is out of the picture. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these guidelines... Read more ... Type of Disease May Dictate End-of-Life Care Patients who have cancer or dementia tend to receive more end-of-life care than those dying from other conditions, a new study of Veteran Affairs hospitals finds. The study also found... Read more ... DNA Tests May Spot Brain Infections Genetic testing may help diagnose or rule out brain infections, researchers report. They said their pilot study showed that using computers to rapidly analyze large amounts of... Read more ... Aspirin Often Wrongly Prescribed for Atrial Fibrillation More than one-third of U.S. patients with the abnormal heartbeat atrial fibrillation who need a blood thinner to prevent strokes aren't getting one, researchers say. About 40 percent of... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home