WELLNESS / NUTRITION

YouTube Channels Promote Junk Food

Millions of kids see the posts kid influencers put up on social media. It's a new way to advertise unhealthy foods to children. >

A Real Coffee Fix

Colorectal cancer can be a killer. But coffee seems to slow the progression of the disease and help people live longer. >

The Promise of Online Grocery Shopping

Shopping for food online could be a great way to read labels and get nutrition information. But it's not always working out that way -- yet. >

Late Night Risks for Type 2 Diabetics

Night owls not only tend to eat more, they move less -- a very bad combination for people with diabetes or prediabetes. >

Unapproved Drugs in “Brain Boosting” Supplements

Many supplements sold to improve memory and thinking contain unapproved drugs usually prescribed for mental disorders and brain injuries. >

Help for Aging Joints

There's no cure for osteoarthritis yet, but one antioxidant compound eased knee pain and the need for meds in OA sufferers. >

To Retain Muscle Mass, Be Sure to Get Your Vitamin C

We all tend to lose a bit of muscle after 50, but for those who have adequate levels of vitamin C, the loss is not so bad. >

Add Nutrition to Your Yearly Checkup

Health depends in large part on diet, but few doctors ask about it. The AHA looked at ways to get a picture of patients' eating habits. >

It Pays to Lose

When adults who were obese managed to lose enough weight to bring their BMIs into the overweight range, their mortality risk dropped by 54%. >

Quarantine is a Recipe for Obesity

The isolation, lack of exercise opportunities and economic hardship related to COVID-19 foster obesity. Here are ways to beat the odds. >

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