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Mediterranean Diet May Help Keep You Smarter and Healthier

Milhealth's 'About' Series: Benefits of the Mediterranean diet.

[1] Study finds less damage to brain tissue when the regimen is followed.

"The Mediterranean diet is a heart-healthy eating plan combining elements of Mediterranean-style cooking. How to adopt the Mediterranean diet.

If you're looking for a heart-healthy eating plan, the Mediterranean diet might be right for you. The Mediterranean diet incorporates the basics of healthy eating — plus a splash of flavorful olive oil and perhaps a glass of red wine — among other components characterizing the traditional cooking style of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea."

Clinical Trials-About

Milhealth's 'About' Series.

ABOUT CLINICAL TRIALS - What are they? Who can participate in them? Where can I find one for my health condition?  

Clinical trials are generally considered to be biomedical or health-related research studies in human beings that follow a pre-defined protocol (study plan which details what researchers will do in the study). See also: Studies by topic.

Read more on Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria, Benefits, Risks, and more.

Women's Health-Exams [Eng-Spa]

Milhealth's "About" Series

Women's Health Checkup [English]

See also:

Chequeo Médico Para la Mujer [Spanish]

This "About" includes:

• Information specifically for Teens and Seniors.
• Overviews
• Specific Conditions
• Related Issues
• Organizations

Eye- Injuries Eng-Spa

Milhealth’s ‘About’ Series.

Do you know the easiest way to protect your eyes from injury? Wear the proper protective eyewear.

According to a recent national survey by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, only 35 percent of respondents said they always wear protective eyewear when performing home repairs or maintenance; even fewer do so while playing sports.

According to the fifth annual “Eye Injury Snapshot” (Conducted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ocular Trauma).

Do you know the differences between ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians? This "About" will tell you!

Tinnitus-General and Combat Related

Milhealth’s ‘About’ Series.

Tinnitus

Ringing, roaring, clicking or hissing sound in your ears, sound that can be often or all the time.

Millions of people in the U.S. have tinnitus. People with severe tinnitus may have trouble hearing, working or even sleeping.

Causes of tinnitus include hearing loss, exposure to loud noises or medicines you may be taking for a different problem.