March 25, 2016 7 ways you're making your immune system weaker Lack of sleep, too much stress, a crazy work schedule—it's common knowledge that none of this is great for your health.
March 24, 2016 Bypass surgery better at alleviating diabetes than diet and exercise After one year, gastric bypass surgery did a better job of bringing type 2 diabetes into remission than an intensive diet and exercise regimen, according to results of a small trial among obese patients.
March 24, 2016 Colorful foods that fight disease— and aging You’ve probably noticed that a little bit of color— in your closet and on your plate— is a great way to make things more attractive and inviting.
March 23, 2016 To live longer, eat like the Japanese Go ahead and indulge your sushi habit: A new study finds a Japanese diet of fish, rice, seaweed, and sake could add years to your life.
March 23, 2016 Sleep-deprived teens may have more diabetes risk factors Teens who sleep less than eight hours at night are more likely to have fat around the midsection and to be resistant to insulin, which can eventually lead to type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
March 22, 2016 Moderate drinking for health may be overstated, study suggests Lots of people think a glass of wine or beer at dinner can help them have a longer and healthier life.
March 22, 2016 A vegetarian world would be healthier, cooler and richer, scientists say By eating less meat and more fruit and vegetables, the world could avoid several million deaths by 2050, cut planet-warming emissions substantially, and save billions of dollars in healthcare costs and climate damage, researchers said.
March 22, 2016 5 'healthy' habits to avoid With so much conflicting evidence and information out there, it’s no wonder some commonly accepted “healthy” habits and diet strategies have made their way into our lives, despite their pitfalls.
March 22, 2016 What's the deal with eating avocado seeds? If you’ve logged onto Facebook in the past few days, you may have seen a viral video demonstrating how you can prepare the seed of an avocado for consumption.
March 21, 2016 Fitness trackers bad at keeping tabs on how much energy we burn Fitness trackers may be a trendy way to monitor every step we take, but these gadgets are actually pretty bad at keeping tabs on how much energy we burn, a new study suggests.