WELLNESS / DIET

The Stroke Belt

A Southern diet can greatly raise a person's risk of stroke and heart attack. Here's how to reduce the damage and still eat pecan pie. >

The Trace Minerals Mothers-to-Be — and Babies — Need

Good prenatal nutrition not only ensures a healthy newborn; it can offer children lasting protection against hypertension. >

The Lasting Harm of Teen Obesity

Once a teen becomes obese, even losing weight can't undo the health issues it sets in motion. Here's what parents can do to help their kids. >

Go Ahead, Have Some Chocolate

When you eat chocolate has a lot to do with how much chocolate affects your weight and metabolism. And not all the effects are bad. >

More Than Just a Pick-Me-Up

Drinking all types of coffee (yes, even decaf!) can reduce your risk of liver disease. However, fresh roasted may offer extra benefits. >

The Tryptophan-Microbiome Connection

Aging may leave us deficient in tryptophan, an amino acid that helps us sleep and avoid depression. What you should eat to avoid issues. >

Junk Food Ads Continue to Target Kids

Food companies are spending more than ever pushing fast-food ads to kids — particularly targeting Black and Hispanic children. >

Online Grocery Shopping Brings Healthier Choices

More of us are buying food online since the pandemic hit. It seems to be helping us cut back on purchases of some high calorie foods.. >

Sugar Babies

When babies are offered soft drinks and other high calorie snacks, is childhood obesity any surprise? Here's how parents can help. >

Strawberries’ Lo-Cal Health Statement

Two cups of strawberries, 130 calories, can lower blood sugar, reduce blood pressure, and provide antioxidant protection against cancer. >

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