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.
Why Should We Eat Healthy Food? Like laughter, eating healthy is good medicine. Our bodies need all kinds of good things to stay healthy, and if we want to get the most out of what our bodies can do, then we need to drink lots of water and eat healthy food. Eating fruits and vegetables gives our bodies the vitamins and minerals it needs to fight off sicknesses, diseases and cancers, and they help to lower blood pressure too.