
Four Tips for a Healthy Fourth
The Fourth of July is a perfect time for outdoor celebrations. Grilled burgers, hotdogs, chips,…

The Fourth of July is a perfect time for outdoor celebrations. Grilled burgers, hotdogs, chips,…

Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Do you wake up and find it…

In the not-so-distant past, diets were restrictive plans that often left women hungry and overly…

During the postmenopausal years, a red, blue, or raised rope-like vein may appear somewhere on…

When do we feel that we have reached old age? That varies. Many of us…

It’s long been known that a good night’s sleep sets the stage for a productive…

Of all the things you can do to stay healthy, sipping water throughout the day…

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

Even if you don’t make New Year’s resolutions, at this time of year, you probably…

The Folklore. Chestnuts are here, and just in time for the holidays! Whether roasting over…

If you have been to a doctor’s office or hospital in the last 30 years,…

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

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), alopecia areata is a disease of the…

Like the rest of the body, the brain changes with age. Processing speed slows, and…

Tossing and turning throughout the night, difficulty falling asleep, and nonrestorative sleep are all hallmarks…

We’ve all heard the term “clean eating,” and how it’s supposed to give us picture-perfect…

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

Americans fell behind on routine cancer screenings during the covid-19 pandemic, according to a study…

On the surface, the concept of positive well-being seems pretty simple. It is often used…

Each year, about one in three adults ages 65 and older falls, and up to…

Q: I’ve heard that people often repress painful memories, but that with therapy or hypnosis…

I have a friend who has been using “aquafaba” in baking? What is it, and…

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we procure, prepare, and consume food. As a…

If you have high blood pressure (or would like to avoid it) you probably already…

Lower Alzheimer’s Risk May Be Possible with Healthy Lifestyle A study published in June in…

Here at Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter we strive to provide you with the latest,…

If you’ve discovered that you have high triglycerides, it’s important to learn how to lower…

Just as eating the right foods is critical for managing your weight, blood glucose, blood…

In an earlier post, we discussed the physiological effects on the body that can occur with long-term…

Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh blueberry muffins baking or the first bite of…

The one supplement most experts recommend to almost everyone—no matter your age, height, weight, or…

You’ve probably seen those commercials where people have to run off to the bathroom…

Fasting Diets Equivalent to More Traditional Calorie Cutting for Weight Loss A randomized controlled trial…

They include vitamins C and E and carotenoids, a type of plant chemical that gives…