Game-Changing New Report on Sodium Stirs ControversyBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
While eating too much salt can be dangerous, taking in too little is perhaps even riskier. The IOM and AHA face off.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating peppers regularly lowers your risk of Parkinson’s disease. Nicotine is the active ingredient.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
When it comes to bone density, children need magnesium as much, if not more than calcium.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Weight-loss starts at the store. Eat first; shop later.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Couch potatoes, here's the strategy you need.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Oh come on! How much can one little sugary drink a day up your risk for diabetes? Pretty significantly.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
What being overweight does to your immune system is not good.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
It's not calories that make us fat, argues Gary Taubes. And that's why we keep gaining weight.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A sneaky study uncovers the organic halo effect when it comes to food.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Gastric surgery is an extreme weight loss solution, but it can produce lasting metabolic and even genetic benefits.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
African Americans suffer disproportionately from hypertension. A lack of vitamin D may the cause.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Americans are eating less fast food. You can guess what group eats the most.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Childcare centers are missing the opportunity to help make children water-drinkers. Why is H2O so rarely easily available?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Good job Mississippi, no soda bans for you! The state with the highest obesity rate passes a law to protect its standing.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Tom Colicchio won't be operating any time soon, but he and other top chefs can teach doctors and help patients.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
New guidelines recommend babies be gradually exposed to allergenic foods early to avoid wheat, egg, and other allergies.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The World Health Organization reviews the global effects of sugar on obesity. Guess what they found.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Olive oil, nuts, a glass of wine, what's not to love about the Mediterranean diet? It prevents heart attacks, too.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Cutting our salt intake by just a few grains a day would have an enormous impact on our collective health.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
When you take a vitamin, each pill contains the amount listed on the label, right? Think again.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
DesignChildren need to be encouraged — not forced — to eat more fruits and vegetables.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine shows we know less than we think we do about dieting.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Certain kinds of polyunsaturated fatty acids appear not to offer the heart protective benefits we expect.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables actually seems to improve people's moods.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A vegetarian diet lowers heart risk by a third, a huge decrease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who eat their biggest meal earlier in the day are more successful at losing weight.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The ratio of fiber to carbs is what you want to look for when choosing whole grains.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Nutrition labels on foods that seem to be single serving sizes often show the calories and fat for two -- giving us twice load we expect.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
You can reduce plaque build-up in arteries just by eating the flavonoids found in deeply red- and blue-colored berries and vegetables.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Cow's milk offers vitamin D but also contributes to low iron. New research offers a guideline.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Cocoa served in cups of a certain color tastes better.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
What happens when physicians, nutritionists, dietitians, and other professionals work together to curb obesity? Progress.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Fructose, the sugar in high fructose corn syrup, appears to leave the brain craving more food.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Dieting is easier when you are part of a community. The Internet is a natural place for kids and teens interested in losing weight to gather.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Weight loss programs become much more effective when paired with an app that keeps track of your progress.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
When people are faced with how long it will take them to walk off the calories they are eating, they eat less.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Don't leave kids to fend for themselves at mealtime. Eating togther improves nutrition in a big way. Of course, what you serve matters, too.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Hang up your car keys and walk just one mile a day. The savings — on gas and healthcare — are impressive.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Cutting down on fat, without actually dieting, might be the easiest way to lose weight.
Read more >Neil Wagner
If you think HFCS is just another form of sugar, think again.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Are cooking shows, with their exotic locales and gorgeous food, contributing to our waistlines?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Before you start a diet, it can help to learn how to keep weight off first.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Kids eat out a lot. And when they do, they consume extra salt, fat, sugar, and of course, calories.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Making fruit freely-accessible is a good way to raise kids' fruit consumption, and reduce the amount of unhealthy snacks they eat.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
People who sleep too little have reduced insulin sensitivity, leading to weight gain and diabetes...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Lycopene, found in tomatoes, can help prevent strokes.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Autumn is a good time to rediscover apples. Don't take these health dynamos for granted.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Three or more cups of caffeinated coffee a day significantly raises your risk for developing a ...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Overeating changes your brain, making it more and more difficult to regulate consumption.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Children and teens with high levels of BPA were over two and a half times more likely to be obese...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Planning meals is key to your nutritional makeover. Eating out? Bag some food before you begin.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Childhood obesity can affect the brain, shrinking areas connected with memory and reducing performance on IQ and achievement tests.
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The First Three Steps to a Nutrition MakeoverBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Small steps work best when you start a nutritional makeover.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
There is strong evidence that what an infant eats from six to 24 months can have a significant effect on IQ at eight years of age.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
People often underestimate their weight, which can blind them to the need to lose weight. When you see your doctor, get on the scale.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
What's the difference between a registered dietitian and a nutritionist? It's not a joke; it's important.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Research has found that keeping a food journal, not skipping meals, and avoiding eating out can all help you lose weight.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The Affordable Care Act will require that more restaurants put calorie and fat information on menus.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
What you eat while you are pregnant can influence your baby's food and flavor preferences.
Read more >Leslie Carr
A new drug desensitizes cannabinoid receptors and improves the appetite-reducing action of leptin.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Coffee, or more generally, caffeine, offers many protective effects; except when it comes to fertility.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The color contrast between your plate and your food can prompt you to eat more, or less...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Curbing the hours of the day during which you eat could have a big impact on your weight and health.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The cost savings of better health are as astronomical as those of medical care...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
People make better food choices when stores label foods according to their health benefits...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating and drinking low-fat dairy products reduced the risk of stroke in a large study...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Helping your child lose weight is tricky. You may want to start by changing your own behavior.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Losing weight may not make body image issues disappear.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating low glycemic index foods can help prevent blood sugar spikes and overeating throughout the day.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
For the overweight, the most effective, proven weight loss strategy is eating less fat and exercising more.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When you're hungry, you respond to food-related cues more strongly than when you’re full. Reason not to shop on an empty stomach.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Air-popped popcorn actually has a great concentration of antioxidant polyphenols than most fruits and vegetables.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Berries change the way that neurons in the brain communicate. This may prevent inflammation in the brain that can damage neurons.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The kind of oil you fry foods in has a big effect on how unhealthy it is.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The Centers of Disease Control have released a report on sugar consumption.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The bacteria that cause some UTIs may come from contaminated foods. Careful food practices are essential.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A medium orange contains approximately 60 calories while a cup of orange juice contains twice that amount.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Two simple changes help people make the smarter food choices. Now to get stores and cafeterias to...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating should be simple: Eat when you are hungry, then stop. If only food weren't so pleasurable.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Parents have long been key players in helping their kids lose weight. But for teens, peers may...
Read more >Neil Wagner
You are much more likely to stick with an exercise program and a diet if you have a partner and a plan.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
When it comes to weight loss, the bottom line is calories consumed, not the type of calories consumed.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Overeating has been linked to some forms of memory loss.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Sugar, preservatives and allergies have been thought to contribute to attention deficits...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Teens rated as less attached during infancy were almost 2.5 times more likely to become obese...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
There is a really simple way to get children to eat more fruits and vegetables: reduce the size of their main course.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
It can be done; you just have to know some of the tricks that make it possible, like sharing...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A typical low-fat muffin may sound heart-healthy, but its downfall is its size and the sugar, sodium, and calories it contains.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A diet high in carbohydrates and fat with low protein can cause a gain in body fat that is out of proportion to the calories consumed.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Irisin, a newly-isolated hormone appears to help raise insulin levels and burn energy...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Good nutrition and brain health go hand in hand; changing your diet can help protect your brain.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Gluten is bad news for some people. Are you one of them?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Long distance runners can develop temporary damage to the heart, but it doesn't mean you should quit.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Why are the holidays responsible for so many accidents and ER visits? We count the ways and offer help.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Having a hemoglobin, or iron, level that is too high carries many of the same risks as having a level that is too low.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A study finds cheese consumption didn't raise total cholesterol. The same was not true for butter.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Phytochemicals protect plants, and they appear to do the same for us. And they are easy to find.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Being overweight is a risk factor for colorectal cancer.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating a wide variety of plant foods is the best way to fend off the oxidation that "rusts" our cells.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Researchers have discovered just why unsaturated fats are so heart healthy. Now to get people...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Introducing solids earlier may increase an infant's weight gain in the near term, but has little overall effect.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Vegan or vegetarian, there are risks and benefits to these food lifestyles. Two experts offer help.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The men in a Danish study did not seem to benefit from the fatty acids in fish. Is something else...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Restricting yourself to a lunch of 200 calories can be a fairly painless way to lose weight.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Chocolate, but not fat or sugar that so often go along with it, appears to improve cardiovascular health.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The banned weight loss supplement Pai You Guo is showing up masquerading as a "natural" supplement..
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Adding cholesterol-lowering foods to our diets is just as important to our hearts as reducing our intake of fat.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Heavy drinkers often have poor diets. A double whammy when it comes to the risk for disease.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Folate, a B vitamin, and folic acid, its synthetic version, have been linked to better school performance.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Including some pureed vegetables in foods your children already love is a good way to help them on the path to healthier eating.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Though they sound healthy, colon cleanses pose serious health risks.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Overeating involves neurological processes involving impulse control and reward, not laziness.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Calorie counts in the menus of your favorite chain restaurant often underreport the actual values...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Grape seed extract – and perhaps red wine – shows promise as a way to slow...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating too much salt and too little potassium is an especially dangerous combination. It doubles your risk of a heart attack.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Eating nuts instead of carbohydrates can help diabetics control their blood sugar.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Once you have lost weight, you need to have a different set of strategies for keeping it off in order to avoid gaining it back.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Soluble fiber is helpful in reducing the visceral fat that accumulates around the waist and belly.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
SCD is sudden cardiac death. It is the largest cause of natural death in the United States and is responsible for half of all cardiac deaths
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The weight gained with aging is primarily due to dietary and lifestyle choices - like having an extra handful of chips.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Eating lots of cruciferous vegetables - like broccoli and cauliflower - appears to be related to a longer life.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Fat and sugar substitutes may not help you lose weight in the long run because the craving for lots of fat and sweets remains.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women with undiagnosed celiac disease go through menopause earlier than celiac women who follow a gluten-free diet.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has come out with a warning about sports and energy drinks. Why?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the likelihood of blood clots forming in patients who have received stents.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Apples contain ursolic acid, which helps preserve muscle tissue and prevent the wasting that comes with age.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sugar seems to make bad (LDL) cholesterol worse.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables is a good start on a healthy diet.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Dieters, don't be fooled by healthy-sounding descriptions. A salad with meat and cheese is likely to be highly caloric.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The FTC urges courts to crack down on fake news sites' phony claims about acai berry and weight loss
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Dietary supplements can be helpful, but they cannot make up for an unhealthy diet.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Coffee and donuts may be a bad idea. Caffeine interferes with the body's ability to clear sugars from the blood.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Food addiction and drug addiction may activate the same reward areas of the brain.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Nutrition labeling, including calories, is now the law for big restaurant chains...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some studies show a link between artificial dyes and ADHD. So why did the FDA reject warning labels?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
For people with heart trouble, their fitness level may be a better predictor of mortality than their weight.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
All sugars are basically the same, but some seem to pose a greater risk of weight gain than others.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who are seriously overweight tend not to see themselves as being as heavy as they are...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Cocoa contains flavanols that have health benefits, but they may be lost or reduced in the commercial processing of chocolate.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Regular exercise can reduce the effect that salt has on blood pressure.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Tomatoes are one of the few fruit and vegetables that are even better for you when cooked.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Belly fat may not be as big a predictor of heart disease as once thought.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A diet rich in potassium can reduce the risk of stroke, but some need to be careful.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A study of 400,000 people over 50 found that those who ate lots of fiber tended to live longer.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Antioxidants appear to improve male fertility, reducing damaging oxidative stress on sperm...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Vegans should be aware that their diet may mean they need to boost their B12 and omega-3 consumption.
Read more >Lona Sandon, M.Ed., R.D.
Elite athletes can teach us all a lot about eating right. Who knew chocolate milk was the perfect recovery drink?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Beer really is good for you - more isn't better, but the nutritional benefits are many and real...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Carotenoids – found in certain foods – can improve skin tone with no cancer risk...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Are kids with ADHD just exhibiting an allergic response to certain foods?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Educating parents about healthy lifestyles and nutrition is a very good way to reduce childhood obesity.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Updates to the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program lower fat and salt and increase greens
Read more >Alice G. Walton
"Fats" is not just a 4-letter word. It pays to be able to tell the good from the bad.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Teens who eat a diet high in added sugars have higher "bad" LDL cholesterol and trigylcerides.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Don't assume a chubby baby is a healthy baby. Don't deny infants food, but when solids are introduced, make healthy choices.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Seniors who eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish and low-fat dairy live longer and better.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Planning for a healthier 2011? We pull together some of the top health news stories of this past year.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating whole grains can reduce systolic blood pressure.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Much of protecting against foodborne illness is common sense: cleaniness, proper refrigeration, cooking food thoroughly.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The daily requirements for calcium and vitamin D have been changed to avoid certain problems, but controversy remains.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Vending machines full of junk food? A new landmark nutrition bill is a game changer.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Having some fat in your diet is actually good for your heart. What matters is what kind of fat you eat.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
When kids skip meals, they snack instead which raises the chance they will take in empty calories...
Read more >Robin Baradarian, M.D., FACG
A primer on colon cancer screening, from virtual colonoscopies to the real thing. Don't sweat it. Do it.
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Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Monounsaturated fatty acids in nuts, avocados, seeds and olive oil can help you raise your good — HDL — cholesterol.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A panel of FDA experts says the risks outweigh the benefits of Lorcaserin. What's next?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Don't be misled by health claims on food labels. Read the nutrition information on packages to get the full picture.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Afraid you won't like whole grains? Popcorn is a whole grain. And there are many ways to eat and prepare them. Experiment.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Employers can help employees and their families get healthy with company programs and modest cash incentives.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
More magnesium in your diet, such as that found in whole grains, can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who smoke, overeat, or don't exercise take more sick days, while those who drink take fewer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
New research finds a link between childhood obesity and the common cold virus. But how?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce inflammation that's linked to diabetes.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Drinking water before meals can increase weight loss by 40%.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
You may be able to reverse metabolic syndrome completely by making some important changes to your diet.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Weight loss reduces the aches and pains of being overweight. This can be a major motivator for dieters.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women who get their protein from sources other than red meats have healthier hearts.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Losing just a few pounds, especially around your middle, may help your blood vessels work better.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Cancer cells actually prefer fructose over glucose to fuel themselves and multiply.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Adding some fun activities to meal preparation improves kids' attitude toward fruits and vegetables.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Even well-meaning weight loss campaigns may end up turning off the people they are meant to inspire.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating fish rich in healthy fats may help protect the eyes.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Many weight-loss supplements appear to be no more effective than a placebo.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers find that the longer you sit, the shorter your lifespan.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Slower may not always better when it comes to weight loss. Losing a fair amount of weight quickly tends to lead to better results.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Neighborhood convenience stores may be hazardous to your waistline. The high ratio of junk food is behind the problem
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Lorcaserin seems to help people slim down with fewer side-effects than past drugs. Will FDA approve?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Heart disease hits 1 in 3 people. The first step to heart health is to set realistic behavioral rather than physiological goals.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Salsa and guacamole are major sources of restaurant-related illness. Too often, they are not refrigerated adequately.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When it comes to helping kids lose weight, exercise is very important; but reducing calories is the most important first step.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who drank a glass of beet juice had a maximum drop of 10.4 points systolic blood pressure.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Most Americans are getting too much salt, and most of it comes from processed foods.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A study of 37,000 people over 13 years found that drinking 3 to 6 cups of tea a day reduced the risk of heart disease by over 40%.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Children with insufficient vitamin D are more likely to experience severe asthma attacks...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Obese individuals report reduced sex life, more STDs, sexual dysfunction, and unwanted pregnancies.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Kids say foods taste better when cartoon characters are on the label...
Read more >Lawrence J. Cheskin, M.D., and Scott Kahan, M.D., M.P.H.
Two physicians discuss the risks of obesity. Learn to recognize the behavioral triggers behind overeating and overcome them.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Drink one less serving of sugar-sweetened beverages (such as sweet tea, lemonade or soda) and you can lower your blood pressure.
Read more >Neil Wagner
High fat meals appear to increase inflammation and decrease lung function. Blame immune responses.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating a handful of nuts every day is a good way to reduce your cholesterol and blood fat levels.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A compound in broccoli called sulforaphane may stop the growth of breast cancer stem cells.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Keep serving platters off the table during meals and reduce calories by 20%.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Olive oil is a big reason why the Mediterranean diet is healthful. The phenols in it suppress genes involved in inflammation.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Significant weight gain (over 30-pounds) during middle-age can increase a woman's risk of breast cancer after menopause.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A study of 18-year-olds found that those who drank the most cola were more likely to have low sperm
Read more >Alice G. Walton
While the exact relationship between fruits, vegetables, and cancer risk has not yet been determined, it can't hurt to continue eating...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
One good way to keep from over-eating is to be sure to get enough sleep.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Replacing saturated fats with low-glycemic foods - not high-glycemic foods - may be a good way to reduce heart attack risk.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Dieting can actually make it harder to shed pounds because it raises levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating the equivalent of a square of chocolate every day can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke
Read more >Alice G. Walton
An hour a day of moderate exercise like walking or a half-hour of vigorous exercise like jogging can prevent weight gain.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Heavy alcohol consumption and a fatty diet raise the risk of breast cancer by up to 20%.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
You may lose weight on a high−protein, low−carb diet, but you are also likely to be raising your "bad" cholesterol.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Even older adults, including those taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, can lower their cholesterol further by cutting down on butter and satu
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress is a feeling, but it is also a biological response that is both helpful and harmful.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who are obese may not receive the same level of protection from a vaccine because the standard needle used may not reach the muscle.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Once you are over 70, a few extra pounds may actually be beneficial and may add to longevity.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Blocking the action of the hunger hormone, ghrelin, just may ease that obsession with nachos.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Negative emotions can contribute to overeating or binge eating. Therapy aimed at improving social skills can therefore help prevent weight
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who drink between three and four cups of coffee a day reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes by 25%.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A Mediterranean diet, the LMN diet appears to enhance brain health, promoting cell growth and reducing damage.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Omega-6 fatty acids (found in certain oils and red meat) can promote inflammation while omega-3 fatty acids help reduce it.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
carb and high protein diets both seem equally effective at producing weight loss.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Your home environment is the single most important factor in losing weight and maintaining weight loss.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The polyphenols in cocoa — among other foods — reduce risk for heart disease and cancer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Fats high in omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids (like safflower oil) can lower blood sugar.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women who obsessively replay negative events in their mind are more at risk for alcoholism, depression and obesity.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Uric acid, produced by the breakdown of fructose, can raise blood pressure and the risk metabolic syndrome.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Foods high in saturated fat actually change your brain's chemistry and interfere with its ability to signal that you are full.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The Maximum Weight Limit, a simplification of the BMI, gives people what they most need -- a weight over which they should not go. The calculation...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Once a significant amount of weight is lost, the heart actually restructures into a healthier, more productive version of itself.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Snacks like nuts, cereal, crackers or popcorn provide antioxidants to combat free radicals.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Four important lifestyle choices – never smoking, eating healthy, staying trim, and exercising – may cut the risk...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Glutamic acid, found in vegetable protein, can lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Glycemic load is significantly correlated with estrogen receptor-positive/progesterone receptor-negative breast cancer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
High doses of caffeine can help prevent exercise-induced asthma.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When red yeast is grown on rice, it produces an effective, natural statin that lowered cholesterol by 31 points without side effects.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Vitamin C administered with insulin helped end the damage to blood vessels so common in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Only half of males and one-fifth of females between the ages of 19-30 get the recommended amount of calcium.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
High-glycemic index carbs reduce or inhibit endothelial function, which is one of the risk factors leading to atherosclerosis.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Triglyceride levels can be better predictors of the risk of diabetic neuropathy than blood sugar levels.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Darker leafy greens like kale and spinach are more nutritious than lettuce.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Dental erosion initially gives the enamel a smooth and shiny appearance. But there is only so much enamel coating a tooth.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Moderate alcohol consumption, particularly wine, can lengthen life and reduce the risk of dementia.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Butyrate, an end-product of the breakdown of fiber in the gut, acts as an anti-cancer agent in a couple of different ways.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Low-glycemic foods, like whole grains, take longer to break down than high glycemic foods do, resulting in a slower climb in blood sugar.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Eating vegetables (and not eating meat) raises the quality of sperm men produce.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Sugar Addiction in RatsNeil Wagner
The American Psychiatric Association defines addiction as including three stages: craving, bingeing, and withdrawal.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of factors that increases the chance of contracting heart disease, diabetes or stroke.
Read more >Neil Wagner
As triglyceride levels go up, so does the risk of stroke.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When it comes to maintaining weight loss, telephone counseling appears to be just as effective as face-to-face counseling.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The accumulation of fat in the liver can lead to such diseases as cirrhosis and fibrosis.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Cooking meat at high temperatures produces suspected carcinogens. Marinating meat before cooking lowers the amount of these substances.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A Mediterranean diet is a diet that's rich in grain, fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil and includes a moderate amount of red wine.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Mothers who eat fish while pregnant and who later breastfeed their infants see better early physical and mental development.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Eating raw foods avoids many of the pitfalls of a traditional Western diet - like added salt and sugar. But it is not so simple as it seems.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Add protecting blood vessels in diabetes patients to the long list of broccoli’s health benefits. A compound in broccoli ...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Coffee drinkers have a lower mortality rate, even from cardiovascular disease, according to a long-term study.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating a low calorie breakfast of eggs is good for your diet.
Read more >Barbara Boughton
"Eating well is vital at any age, but as you get older, your daily food choices can make an important difference in your health."
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Higher levels of HDL are associated with lower risk of heart attack or stroke.
Read more >Linda Hepler
Prevention, not handing out pills, is the key to improving risk for heart disease.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Mediterranean countries have a lower rate of stroke compared to the US, which may reflect the influence of the "Mediterranean diet."
Read more >Tom Gilbert
People concerned about senile dementia should make sure they are eating plenty of leafy vegetables.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
The heart is not picky. Whether you eat less or exercise more, it responds to weight loss.
Read more >Mark Sutter, M.D. and Jennifer Brown, M.D.
Something to Lose Sleep Over — Sleep Loss and Your HealthEve Van Cauter, Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Popular legal stimulants coffee and tea do not increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Doctors used to tell us that stress caused ulcers.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Recent research has led to a growing awareness of the importance of vitamin D to our overall health.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
People suffering from Parkinson's disease are less likely to smoke or consume high doses of caffeine than family members who do not have the disease.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Calcium supplementation during pregnancy can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and preeclampsia.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
A study finds coffee drinking is related to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Edward Saltzman, M.D.
OsteoarthritisYusuf Yazici, M.D., and Akgun Ince, M.D.
Strengthening exercises for the quadriceps can help relieve symptoms of knee arthritis.
Read more >Eli A. Friedman, M.D.
If your doctor says your blood pressure is "a little high," you should betreated with anti-hypertensive drugs.
Read more >Gary M. Gray, M.D.
To reduce episodes of heartburn, avoid cigarettes,late night meals and alcohol and coffee in the evening.
Read more >Susan C. Stewart, M.D.
Two common conditions that can produce chest pain and are frequently confused with angina are esophageal reflux disease and panic attacks.
Read more >Robert M. Russell, M.D., and Carmen Castanada Sceppa, M.D., Ph.D.
Amino acid supplements are not digested and absorbed into the body as readily as amino acidscoming directly from food sources.
Read more >Robert M. Russell, M.D., and Alice H. Lichtenstein, D. Sc.
