Category: Nutrition

Frontline: Social Isolation; Gardening Benefits; Eating Fast Food

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Social Isolation Linked with Higher Risk of Dementia Older adults who are socially isolated have…

Take These 6 Steps to Reduce Your Stroke Risk

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A stroke is caused by a partial or total interruption of the blood supply 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,…

Dark Chocolate

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The Folklore. What better time of year to treat your Valentine (and yourself!) to the…

The Nutrition of Global Cuisine—Healthier 
by Region?

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There has never been a better time to explore the exciting flavors of world cuisines….

Anti-Inflammatory Foods: 
Eat to Help Fight Inflammation

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Inflammation is a hot topic these days. With so many people suffering from chronic diseases,…

The Psychology of Food Choices

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A salad or a cheeseburger? A fruit bowl or chocolate cake? A milkshake or a…

Spotlight on Supplements: Lutein

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Did your parents ever tell you, “Eat your veggies, they’re good for your eyes”? My…

Improve Your Diet with Smart Snacking Strategies

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When you’re making your grocery list and focusing on breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you might…

Don’t Ignore Persistent Digestive Problems

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Symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramps may be caused by a number of…

Newsbriefs: Flu season; ultraprocessed foods and colon cancer; cod liver oil and COVID-19; big breakfasts and weight loss

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CDC Reports Potential for Extreme Flu Season According to the Centers for Disease Control and…

Research Roundup December 2022

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• Sugary Drinks Linked with IBD Risk. Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages may increase risk for inflammatory…

Three Cheers for Chestnuts!

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

Healthier Ingredient Swaps

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Eating healthier may seem overwhelming, but it shouldn’t be! It can be as simple as…

Being Healthy Is About More Than Just Eating Right

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People who follow a healthy lifestyle do more than just manage their diet and make…

To Juice or Not to Juice?

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Juicing is on the fast track from fad to full-on health craze. Thanks to an…

Frontline: Popular Blood-Thinning Drug, Higher Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hospitalizations for COVID-19

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Study Suggests One Popular Blood-Thinning Drug Outperforms Another People who have an abnormal heart rhythm…

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?…

Fitting in Fats for Health

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Far from just padding our waistlines, fats play important roles in our bodies. Having fat…

Understanding Plant “Antinutrients”

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Healthy foods like beans, whole grains, nuts, and leafy greens contain a wide range of…

Newsbites: Coffee consumption; impact of smoking; benefits of dietary vitamin C; “healthy” label to be redefined;

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Habitual Coffee Consumption Associated with Health Benefits A study that followed nearly 400,000 middle-aged individuals…

Can Vitamin D Really Help Ease Depression Symptoms? What About Other Nutrients?

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Vitamin supplements can help fill in nutritional gaps in your diet and boost levels in…

Give Thanks for Good Health!

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Mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, casseroles, turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, creamy green beans, pies and…

Grain Products: Don’t Be Fooled by Healthy-Sounding Labels!

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Eating more minimally processed whole grains and less refined grains is good for your health….

Top Reasons to Avoid “Top Foods” Lists

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You see them everywhere: “The ten best/worst foods for your health.” “The top five reasons…

Diet and Hemorrhoids

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Hemorrhoids affect about half of U.S. adults over age 50, yet few people want to…

Ask Tufts Experts: Relative Heath of Processed Foods; Calcium Intake Recommendations

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On the spectrum of processed foods, where do supposedly healthy foods such as plant milks,…

Harvest the Bounty of Nutrients in Winter Squash

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Need to add some variety to your menus this fall? “Add winter squash to your…

What Are Super Greens Powder Drinks?

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Greens powders have long been a fixture on supplement shelves. With a little help from…

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…

For Brain Health, Protect Your Heart

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The same factors that raise the risk for heart disease also impact brain disease, including…