
A Healthy Lifestyle Today Can Make Up for Past Behaviors
If you’re a woman over 50 who’s recently embraced a healthy lifestyle, you might wonder…

If you’re a woman over 50 who’s recently embraced a healthy lifestyle, you might wonder…

It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like pizza or pasta or both. They’re both…

The heart and brain benefits of light to-moderate alcohol consumption are often debated, as various…

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

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Healthy eating is not a black and white issue. It’s shades of gray—and sweets are…

Earlier this year, the American Heart Association (AHA) released “Life’s Essential 8,” a checklist of…

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If “free radicals” sounds to you like a ’60s protest chant, you haven’t been keeping…

Many of my patients ask me: “What do I need to focus on or be…

Can constipation cause damage to the intestines? Occasional constipation, which is usually defined as having…

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

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

The COVID-19 epidemic laid bare some stark realities about nutrition in the United States: our…

Chronic inflammation is the basis of autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases, among many others. Chronic inflammation…

Q. Should I take any vitamins or supplements for brain health? I want to do…

The COVID-19 pandemic that shuttered restaurants resulted in many more people preparing their meals, but…

Many people struggle with weight loss, sometimes for their entire lives. One plausible reason is…

Is there a specific diet that is best for your heart? According to the annual…

Starting the day with a nutrient-packed, satisfying breakfast is ideal. But many of us don’t…

It’s the most wonderful time of year! We can show our holiday spirit and still…

People in the U.S. are snacking more than ever before. According to a 2019 survey,…

Skipping Meals to Cut Calories Could Lead to Unexpected Consequences If you’re trying to lose…

Desserts as a topic? Come on, desserts aren’t essential, just skip them and you’re better…

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

Restaurant appetizers are meant to be little teasers or something to begin to satisfy your…

You probably know that calcium is important for growing and keeping your bones strong. Did…

Does stress impact our food choices? Conversely, can dietary choices help us better manage stress?…

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

Cardiovascular Health Linked to Transition from Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia A clinical study published…

Worldwide, people are living longer. In 2000, one in ten people in the U.S. were…

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

A heart-healthy diet is generous in fruits and vegetables, but not enough people reap the…

Few Seniors Take Part in Cardiac Rehabilitation There is strong evidence that cardiac rehabilitation programs…

The latest available data show that, as of 2016, Americans had made some significant dietary…

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The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans sanctioned a healthy U.S.-style diet, but more common is…

The start of a new year is traditionally a time when we resolve to make…