WELLNESS / NUTRITION

Time to Up Your Fiber?

Even a small increase in your fiber intake can make a significant difference in your gut health. Pretty much any fiber supplement can help. >

Vitamin D Supplements Yield Disappointing Results

We've been told that taking vitamin D can strengthen our bones, but a large study finds the supplement offers few, if any, benefits. >

How Nutritious is Fake Meat?

Plant-based proteins, often made from soy and wheat, do not appear to be as available to our bodies as the real thing. >

Junk Food Undermines Kids' Fitness

Kids who eat a lot of ultraprocessed foods -- such as chips, fries and processed meats -- lose out on more than nutrition. >

The Silver Lining to the Formula Shortage: Breastfeeding Makes Babies Smarter

Not all women can breastfeed, but infants who are breastfed, even if just for a little while, have higher IQs. It may be worth a second try. >

Herbal Supplements Trigger a Heart Arrhythmia

Some people load up on herbal supplements, thinking they are harmless. Not true, as a recent case makes clear. >

How City Grocery Stores Put a Dent in Kids’ Expanding Waistlines

Obesity rates in kids and teens went down when supermarkets began to display fresh fruits and veggies more prominently. Tips for families. >

Antioxidants to Boost Memory and the Brain

Antioxidants found in fruits and veggies like papayas, tangerines, oranges and leafy greens appear to help prevent dementia. Smoothie time. >

Veggie Kids

Kids who eat a vegetarian or vegan diet are generally as healthy as their meat-eating counterparts -- with a couple possible exceptions. >

Foods to Add Years to Your Life

An analysis of a hundreds of studies on diet and longevity delivered clear results. Here's what paid off. >

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