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October 25, 2015

Fats from fish and plants may help older adults live longer

Older adults who eat plenty of fish and vegetables may live longer than people who don’t, a large Swedish study suggests.

October 25, 2015

The worst salad toppings (and what to choose instead)

Why did the salad cross the road? To slather itself in the creamy dressings. And pack on the honey-glazed nuts. And, oh yeah, bask in the crunch of croutons.

October 25, 2015

This tea has 10 times more antioxidants than green tea

For years, green tea has gotten high marks for its amazing health benefits— it’s antioxidant-rich, great for your heart and gives your brain a bump. What if you could boost those benefits ten-fold?

October 25, 2015

How red wine could help fend off cancer

Overindulgence of alcohol in general may raise your risk of cancer, but a University of Colorado team explains how red wine in particular could fend that cancer off.

October 25, 2015

The surprising food flavor that can help you shed pounds

You’re probably familiar with salty, sweet, bitter, and sour, but did you know there’s a fifth taste? It’s called umami, and a new study concludes that it has a unique effect on appetite.

October 25, 2015

Chill out, enjoy the holidays without weight gain

The hectic holidays don’t have to send your diet off the rails. Here are some ways to keep stress in check so you can enjoy all the festivities without gaining weight:

October 25, 2015

Website ranks the healthiest chain restaurants in the US

A new website ranks popular restaurant chains in the United States based on the healthiness of their food, and aims to make it easier for people to find healthy options when they eat out

October 25, 2015

Ease up on salt, not flavor

There really are ways to cut back on salt without sacrificing flavor

October 25, 2015

What's 'super' about super foods?

By definition a "super food" is calorie sparse and nutrient dense with antioxidants and essential nutrients that our body needs, but cannot make on its own.  All kinds of delicious foods have "super" status and it’s worth including more of them in our daily diet

October 25, 2015

Healthy diet tied to lower risk of cognitive decline

Older people who eat healthy, with more fruits and vegetables, nuts and fish in their diets, may be less likely to experience declines in thinking and memory over time, according to a new international study.