WELLNESS / DIET

Heart-Healthy Diet Tweaks

Most of us know the basics when it comes to foods that harm or help our hearts. But a recent review study turned up a few surprises. >

Take It in Both Arms

Next time, have your blood pressure taken in both arms, or do it yourself at the drug store. It's a good way to check for atherosclerosis. >

Crafting Resolutions You Can Keep

Research on motivation offers some useful tips for ways to pursue your goals for the New Year without becoming discouraged. >

Know the Sugars in Your Sugar

Not all sugar is the same. Eating some sugars stimulate our bodies to signal that we are full; others trigger a craving to eat more. >

Avocados' Gut Punch

You probably already know avocados are good for you, but their benefits for your body are even greater than we thought. >

The Wine and Cheese Solution

Certain foods help you stay sharp mentally, and cheese and wine are among them. Moderation still matters, though. >

Dried Fruits Deliver

Good fruit is hard to find in the winter. Dried fruit supplies the same fiber and nutrients as fresh fruit does. Cue the fruitcake. >

Neighborhood Stores and Childhood Obesity

The kinds of food outlets serving a community have a big effect on child obesity rates, especially in low income neighborhoods. >

Oxygenate Your Brain, with Chocolate

Cocoa boosts brain power by helping bring more oxygen to your brain, but not everyone benefits equally. And moderation matters, too. >

Vegetarians' Weak Bones

Vegans and vegetarians get less protein than meat-eaters, making them more prone to fractures. There are ways to keep bones strong. >

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