LISTEN TO YOUR HEART

We’ll say this loudly and slowly so you don’t miss it: high
cholcstcrol could hamper your hearing’.

Researchers from the University of Sydney looked at hearing
loss and dietary data for almost 3000 people over 50, and

found that those with a cholesterol intake of390 milligrams

a day (a large egg contains around 200mg) had a 33

per cent higher risk of hearing loss than those who

consumed 190mg.

While more research is needed, the study
recommends cutting back on cholesterol

and uppingyour intake of
monounsaturated fat, found
in vegetable oils, nuts,
seeds, olives and

avocados. Your
ticker will thank
you, too.

A mandarin a day may keep the heart doctor away. A study by Jichi Medical School found that people who ate citrus fruit nearly every day had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those who rarely did.

The high antioxidant levels in citrus may block the formation of free radicals and repair existing damage, according to the study. Try orange, mandarin or grapefruit sections in salad, or substitute diced citrus for tomatoes in salsa to use as a