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Personalized Nutrition: Are We There Yet?

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Trying to lose weight, lower your blood sugar or cholesterol levels, or figure out why…

A Valentine to Your Heart

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Hearts play a starring role in February, from Valentine’s Day to National Heart Month—an annual…

Menopause Plays an Integral Role in Women’s Cardiovascular Risks

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As more women live longer and spend a significant part of their lives in the…

Amyloid and Alzheimer’s: How Genetics and Lifestyle May Affect Dementia Risk

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When assessing your risk for cardiovascular disease, you know to pay close attention to your…

Frontline: Heart disease risk in women; reduce heart disease risk; tau protein and Alzheimer’s disease

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Sex-Specific Criteria Help Predict Heart Disease Risk in Women Cardiovascular disease in women is often…

Newsbites: Stroke prevention; grazing vs. three meals; impact of ultraprocessed foods; walking for heart health.

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Data Suggest Any Activity is Better Than None for Stroke Prevention The results of a…

Frontline: Heart disease; blindness and gut bacteria; Kundalini yoga

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Too Much Niacin May Contribute to Heart Disease High levels of an essential B vitamin—niacin—may…

Take Steps to Keep High Cholesterol in Check and Improve Heart Health

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High cholesterol, medically known as hyperlipidemia, nearly doubles the risk of heart disease. If your…

Check Your Nutrition Knowledge!

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In 2023, we provided the latest evidence-based information on a wide variety of health and…

Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome?

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About one in three U.S. adults has metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that together indicate…

Ask The Experts: Lower Cholesterol With Lifestyle Changes

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Q: I’m 67. Is it really possible to reduce high cholesterol with lifestyle changes? A:…

What Happens if You Have Too Much or Too Little Fat in Your Diet? 

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While fat has often been dubbed as a dietary nemesis, it’s important to know that…

New Findings on Cognitive Health

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There is a growing understanding of the role lifestyle choices play in preventing and slowing…

Reader Beware!

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Although headlines sometimes give the impression that one groundbreaking nutrition study will change food-based guidance,…

Medical Nutrition Therapy Focuses on Eating to Improve Your Health

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Does this scenario sound familiar? You see your doctor and discuss a medical condition you…

Preventing a Stroke

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Stroke is the fifth highest cause of death in the U.S. and a major cause…

NAFLD: Could You Have this Common Liver Disease?

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About 24 percent of U.S. adults have a liver condition that can negatively impact their…

Frontline: LDL cholesterol; urinary incontinence; healthy eating and mortality risk

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Supplements Don’t Reduce LDL Cholesterol—Statins Do If you’re looking to improve cholesterol levels, count on…

Add Seeds to Your Diet to Boost Protein and Fiber

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When you think about healthy foods, seeds probably aren’t the first things that come to…

Muscle Mass: Use It, Don’t Lose It

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Everyone starts to lose a little muscle mass starting at about age 30. Unfortunately, sarcopenia,…

Diabetes Can Affect Your Skin

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It’s fairly common to suffer from rashes and other skin problems in older age, but…

Ask Tufts Experts: Washing Organic Foods; Instant Oatmeal

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Since they are grown without pesticides, do organic fruits and vegetables need to be washed?…

Newsbriefs: Vitamin D; Red meat and CVD risk; Psyllium and constipation

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MAJOR FINDING: Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Prevent Major Diseases Virtually every tissue in the…

What Are Macronutrients & How to Count Macros For Your Health Goals

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Counting macros is a common phrase in the gym and among athletes. It’s more fine-tuned…

Eight Essentials for Heart Health

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For years we were told to “eat well and exercise” to keep our hearts healthy….

Combat Cardiovascular Disease with Exercise

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Regular physical activity is a key element of a healthy lifestyle. Exercising most days of…

News Briefs: October 2022

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Sleep Added to List of Essential Healthy Heart Habits © Wavebreakmedia | Getty Images There’s…

Ask the Doctor: September 2022

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Q: I’ve heard of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but my husband was recently diagnosed with…

Ask Tufts Experts: Activated Charcoal; Oatmeal vs. Oat Bran

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A friend is encouraging me to take activated charcoal capsules. Is this a good idea?…

What’s Your ASCVD Risk?

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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), commonly referred to as simply cardiovascular disease or heart disease, is…

Is Walking Good Exercise?

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According to the American Heart Association, when it comes to health benefits, walking is the…

Can Supplements Block Fats?

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© JW LTD | Getty ImagesCan taking a pill actually block the fat you consume…

Ask Tufts Experts: Why We Say “People with Obesity”; Cholesterol and Genes

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“People with obesity” sounds odd to me. Why don’t you just say, “obese people?” Jillian…

For Painful Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal May Be Necessary

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Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located on the right side of your abdomen…

Ask Tufts Experts: Added Fibers; Cherry Juice for Arthritis

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I’ve noticed that a lot of food packages boast the product has extra fiber. Are…

Frontline: Hot flashes; Dementia; Enjoyable way to improve health

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Dietary Changes Curb Hot Flashes for Some Women Adding soybeans and removing animal-sourced foods from…

Ask Tufts Experts: Steel Cut vs. Rolled Oats; “Net Carbs” Explained

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Why are steel-cut oats preferrable to rolled oats? They can’t be used for baking, take…

Lentils: Easy, Tasty Nutrition

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Lentils may not be a staple in your pantry, but they should be! Easy to…

Newsbites: Vitamin D levels; carbs vs. fats; boosting liver health

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Vitamin D Levels Not Associated with COVID-19 Infection While earlier studies had suggested low blood…

“Plant-Based” Diets Done Right

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Plant-based diets (patterns that maximize plantderived foods and minimize animal-derived foods) are a good choice…

Ask The Doctor: August 2021

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Q. Can high blood pressure cause sex problems? A. Sexual function can potentially be affected…

Heart Arteries Aren’t the Only Ones That May Be Clogged

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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a buildup of plaque within the peripheral arteries in the…

Pep Up Your Salads with These Seven Foods

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Is your salad stuck in a rut? Facing the same vegetables every day can feel…

Make These Easy Diet Changes for Better Heart Health

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It’s easy to indulge yourself and go off a heart-healthy diet, whether it’s triggered by…

Nutrition and the Flu; Increase Your Whole Grains

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Q Can nutrition help fight the flu? A If you find yourself dealing with the…

Make Smart Cheese Choices

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Cheese is rich in protein (at 6 to 8 grams per serving) and calcium (at…

Prediabetes Warning: These Risk Factors Can Lead to Diabetes

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If you have prediabetes, there is about a 50 percent chance you will go on…

Newsbites: Plant Based Diets; Coffee and Health; Vitamin D and Cholesterol; Alzheimer’s Risk Factors

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Avoiding Animal Products Does Not Ensure a Healthy “Plant-Based” Diet An observational study recently published…

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Replacing some (or all) animal protein with plant protein; eating more vegetables; and choosing naturally…