Smart dietary habits are associated with reduced rates of heart attack, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and hypertension. Medscape has published a series of reviews with recommendations.

The bottom line?

• Unhealthy diet contributes to 7 of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S.
• Healthy dietary choices reduce the rates of many diseases
• The benefits from a positive lifestyle could add up to 10 years to your life

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9/12/06 22:09 JR