July 2003
A Bagel or a Donut?
Which makes a more healthful breakfast, a bagel with cream cheese or a donut? We asked 50 people entering Boston-area Dunkin’ Donuts shops on several recent weekday mornings. If you’re like the vast majority of them, you’d say the bagel. But .…
Did you know…
Blood pressure should be measured two to three times on a single doctor’s visit, after you’ve sat quietly for at least 5 minutes and with feet firmly planted on the floor (rather than dangling from the examining table). A diagnosis of hypertension should not be made unless blood pressure is elevated on two separate visits.
Ask Tufts Experts
- A few months ago you had an article about sarcopenia, the muscle loss that occurs with age. My doctor told me he does not know how to test for it. Can you please advise?
- So many cleaning products now have versions that contain orange oil, like Fantastik Orange Action and Mr. Clean Ultimate Orange. Do these products work better than the standard ones?
Abstracts
- Carbohydrates Vindicated
- More Research Supports Eating Fish
- Restless Legs Syndrome: More Than Just the “Jitters”
- “Healthy” Ice Cream—Is It For Real?
- Conflicting Findings on Antioxidants for Alzheimer’s Prevention
- McDonald’s Doesn’t Follow Through on a Promise
- New Diet Book Better Than Its Title Suggests
- Nuts Are Nuts (Not Medicine)
- On the Whole Grains-Heart Disease Link
- The 5 lifestyle steps for lowering blood pressure
- What Was Normal Blood Pressure Is Now Considered Too High