Nutrition
You’re 9 simple steps away from a heart-healthy diet that will help you live longer
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated the dietary guidelines for heart-healthy eating patterns at a time when cardiovascular deaths are on the rise.
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Are frozen foods really that bad? How to shop healthy in the freezer aisle, according to a dietitian
An expert has weighed in on the nutritional value of frozen foods and the healthiest options to select.
The 'underestimated' supplement that makes your body run more efficiently
One underestimated supplement can provide an extra boost to help you reach your water goals and keep your body functioning properly and running more efficiently.
The 'whoosh effect': Beware the keto diet myth that can lead to serious issues
Spend enough time scrolling through keto-diet or weight-loss Reddit threads and you’re bound to come across the “whoosh.”
Popular 'healthy food' was actually linked to faster brain decline, surprising experts
While one diet has been shown to have serious brain-boosting effects, a healthy staple food surprised researchers by increasing a key sign of cognitive decline.
The very, very boring habit that's key to losing more weight: study
A team of researchers analyzed the daily food logs and weigh-ins from 112 obese or overweight adults enrolled in a behavioral weight-loss program over 12 weeks.
Once-a-week activity may cut older people's dementia risk by 30%
Published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, the findings show that stimulating activities may help to keep the brain knife-sharp.
The perfect amount of wine to drink to lower your risk of dying from heart disease by 21%
Not all booze is created equal — and for wine lovers, that could be good news.
Eating more meat can help slow dementia — for specific people
A steak a day may keep the forgetfulness away — but read more before going full carnivore.
How much every serving of ultraprocessed food raises your heart attack and stroke risk
UPFs are gas station snacks like packaged donuts and cookies, but also breakfast cereals, margarines, sodas and reconstituted meats.
2 supplements to take for more energy — and why B vitamins are overrated
If your supplement stacking leaves you groggy and low on energy, you might want to try making certain tweaks to your regimen.
How to choose the best FDA-approved baby formula, per a pediatric expert
An expert dishes out the 411 for nutritious, safe feeding.
RFK Jr. has declared war on Dunkin' and Starbucks — here's how much sugar their drinks really have
"We're going to ask Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks, 'Show us the safety data that show that it's OK for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams...
These popular over-the-counter drugs could drain your body of nutrients
Frequent sufferers of gastrointestinal symptoms may be doing more harm than good every time they reach for certain over-the-counter medications designed to relieve symptoms like acid reflux and heartburn.
Fall asleep faster — and sleep more deeply — by eating more of this, say scientists
Recent research has shown one essential nutrient could be the key to better and deeper sleep, as well as nodding off faster.
Nuclear war fear? The food that protected Japanese people against atomic bomb radiation in Nagasaki
One food may actually protect against the effects of radiation from an atomic bomb, according to research and stories from those in Nagasaki.
The best greens powders we tried that work — and don't taste like dirt
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Scientists exposed breast cancer to 4 different diets — one sped up tumor growth
New research has discovered that one way of eating could accelerate tumor growth in patients.
Drugs like Ozempic can increase your risk of a silent but serious health issue by 30%
New research suggests popular weight-loss meds could raise the risk of this serious condition.
Scientists pinpoint why resisting a donut can feel impossible — even when you're full
Science may have an explanation for why we still reach for extra snacks even when we're full — and it has nothing to do with willpower.
Yummy snack boosts muscle power in older adults — you only need 3 tablespoons a day
New research shows a pantry staple snack could boost muscle power and prevent muscle loss in older adults.