Healthy Heart

A diet rich in antioxidants, especially from fruits and vegetables, could help reduce your risk

An overall healthy diet, such as the DASH diet or the dietary pattern found in Mediterranean countries

Citrus Linked to Lower Likelihood of Stroke. Oranges and other citrus fruit and juices may provide a modest protection against strokes, according

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An expert review of 537 studies on periodontal disease and risk of heart attack or stroke

While eating the traditional fare of Mediterranean countries promotes heart health, consuming fried foods, sweet tea and other typical foods of the Southern United States has the opposite effect, sharply increasing the risk of stroke.

Getting more fish into your diet has never been easier-and the payoff in better health and longevity has never been clearer.

If youre among the estimated 80% of Americans who dont get the recommended daily amount of dietary fiber, youre missing out on an array of health benefits-many of which arent directly connected to fibers well-known boost to regularity.

To reduce risk of cognitive decline, consume more omega-3s and unsaturated oils, fewer foods high in saturated fat.

Two Tufts experts will be among the 15 scientists working to update the federal