WELLNESS / NUTRITION

Lockdown-Related Weight Gain

Social lsolation has many of us turning to caloric comfort foods. Here are some tips to help you cope with the stress more mindfully. >

A Coffee-Prostate Cancer Connection

Findings on over 1.1 million men indicate that drinking two or more cups a day cuts the risk of prostate cancer. More coffee, less risk. >

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. >

Right Tax, Wrong Message

Taxes on sweetened beverages do reduce consumption, but when the message is about revenue, not health, the push-back can doom them. >

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. >

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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