Almost 2000 men living in Adelaide have been part of the MAILES study to how diets can affect the risk of sleep apnoea. This is what they found.
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Video: Poor diet responsible for 1 in 5 deaths
Eating and drinking more healthily could prevent 1 in 5 deaths globally. Countries that have a mainly Mediterranean diet perform best, and experts want to shift the focus from what people shouldn't eat, to what they should eat.
Weight loss surgery linked to drinking problems
Research suggests that one particular type of bariatric surgery is linked to people having a much higher chance of developing a drinking problem down the track.
How food texture changes eating speed
Eating slowly can help a person eat less. Changing the texture of a meal to make it chewier could be one way to achieve this.
The health benefits of a Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet has long been considered a yardstick for a model of a healthy diet. Its wide-ranging health benefits have been profiled in a major review of the diet.
Takeaway food
Takeaway foods are handy but can be loaded with fat, sugar and salt. Let myDr.com.au help you make healthier choices when you eat takeaway.
Calcium-boosting ideas for your diet
The recommended daily intake of calcium for adults and teenagers varies between 1000 mg and 1300 mg, this means between 3 and 5 serves of dairy each day should provide enough calcium.
Should we reconsider bread in our diet?
Breads can include various grains and seeds, and there are many things to look out for when choosing bread, such as the flour, GI, salt and additives.
Eat well for a long life
Improved long-term diet quality is associated with reduced risk of death and maintaining a healthy weight.
Obesity and overweight
Energy-dense foods (those that have a lot of kilojoules in a small volume) can be associated with weight gain, especially if you eat a lot of them. These foods tend to be high in sugar and/or fat.
