There are dozens of different forms of genetic disorders of muscle, many of which are rare in the overall population. Major categories include muscular dystrophy, congenital myopathy and metabolic myopathy. At Kennedy Krieger, we have expertise in, and welcome those with, both rare and common disorders of muscle.
View as List 14 Keys to a Healthy Diet. Developing healthy eating habits isnât as confusing or as restrictive as many people imagine. The essential steps are to eat mostly foods derived from plantsâvegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes (beans, peas, lentils)âand limit highly processed foods.
(Don't laugh, we'll get to that.) In fact, there are a number of healthy foods to eat for brain power. Some may help in the short term; others, you should include in your diet for long-term aid in boosting alertness, concentration, and performance. Of course, the best approach is to maintain a healthy diet overall. If you're eating poorly and think you'll have a snack and go in and take a test and do well, you're fooling yourself, says Elizabeth Somer, author of 10 Habits That Mess Up a Woman's Diet.