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Dietary Changes After Menopause Address Declining Estrogen Effects

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As women age, our nutritional needs change. Estrogen levels after menopause can result in the…

What is Selenium?

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Selenium is a trace mineral found naturally in the soil, water, and in certain (mostly…

Eat More Whole Grains for a Healthier Diet

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Looking for ways to improve your diet? Look no further than boosting your consumption of…

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…

Can Prostate Supplements Reduce Your Risk of Prostate Cancer?

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If you search the internet for prostate health supplements, you will find dozens of options…

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?…

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….

Improve Your Mood and Memory with a Healthy Diet

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The food choices you make can affect your mental health and cognitive function as well…

Fight Free Radicals with Antioxidants

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

“SMASH” Fish

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From morning coffee to YouTube videos, every day we are surrounded by things that prove…

What You Need to Know about Prostate Cancer

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Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S. and around…

What is Selenium and Its Benefits?

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Selenium may have caught your attention, as it’s one among many supplements that has been…

Choose the Healthiest Canned Fish

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Canned fish is rich in healthy nutrients, including calcium, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, selenium,…

Can Supplements Boost Your Immune System?

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It would be great if there was an over-the-counter supplement that would boost your immune…

Ask Tufts Experts: Deuterium-depleted water; Is corn a starch or a veggie?

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Does the amount of deuterium in drinking water matter to one’s health? Judith C. Thalheimer,…

The Wide World of Mushrooms

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Mushrooms have been consumed and used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The ancient…

Amp Up Your Diet with These Plant Proteins

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

Choose the Best Plant-Based Milk for You

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When it comes to plant-based milks, you’ve got a lot of choices, including soy, nut,…

Overnight Oats: A Quick Choice for a Healthy Breakfast

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Oatmeal has been a popular choice for a healthy breakfast in America for over 150…

Why Hair Falls Out and Gets Thinner

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Hair has a natural cycle of growth and decline (called shedding). So, if you occasionally…

Amazing Algae: Spirulina May Benefit Your Brain and Much More

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The Aztecs and Mayans began eating spirulina as early as 1450. Now, almost 600 years…

Herbal Remedies to Banish Depression

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Long before the development of prescription antidepressant medications such as Prozac, Zoloft, Tofranil, and Lexapro,…