Despite all the bad publicity, going low-carb may actually be good for you, according to two new studies.

A study of mice conducted at Mount Sinai's School of Medicine found that a low-calorie diet, particularly one that's low in carbohydrates, may reduce or even reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

The researchers found that limiting carbs may help prevent Alzheimer's by boosting brain activity associated with increased longevity.

And a study conducted by Swedish researchers found that low-carb diets helps overweight people with Type 2 diabetes.

Sixteen participants who followed a low-carb diet had significantly better diabetes control and body weight over 6 months than did 15 patients who followed their usual diet.

Now, if we could just get the American Medical Association to acknowledge the benefits of low-carb diets.

-- Amanda Barrett, amNY.com