WELLNESS / NUTRITION

Fishy Fish Oil Claims

Fish oil supplements claim to protect heart and brain health, but there is no firm evidence for this. Get your omega-3s another way. >

An Rx for Fruits and Veggies

When doctors offered vouchers for healthy food, it reduced hypertension, obesity, diabetes and food insecurity in low-income communities. >

Get the Micronutrients You Need for Brain Health

Micronutrients like lycopene, retinol and lutein appear to protect against Alzheimer's. They're also really easy to build into your diet. >

A Diet Strategy to Keep Type-2 Diabetes in Check

Managing type-2 diabetes generally requires blood sugar and weight control. But what's the best approach? For many, this is the answer. >

Healthy Eating, The Global Version

People eat very different foods around the world, and nutrition guidelines often miss this. These six healthy foods work worldwide. >

Prescribe Food as Medicine to Cut Healthcare Costs

If food-insecure people with diabetes were given vouchers for fresh fruits and veggies, it would save billions of healthcare dollars. >

Young Women Need Iron

Iron-deficiency is surprisingly common in young women. It can lead to anemia and serious health problems. Screening is the way to catch it. >

Multivitamin Brain Food

Nutrition is as important for our brains as our bodies. Seniors' memories improved when they took a multivitamin. Check with your doctor. >

Feed Your Hippocampus, Feed Your Memory

Flavanols, found in fruits, vegetables and cocoa, help keep the brain sharp. Overcoming a deficiency of these nutrients improved recall. >

Craving a Fast Food Fix?

Highly processed foods are formulated for maximum appeal, and colorful ads keep people coming back for more. This can lead to addiction. >

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