By age 40, more than half of Americans have high blood pressure, but many are unaware of it. Hypertension has long been known as the silent killer. When it’s left [...]
Following a green-Mediterranean diet—which includes green tea and the aquatic plant Mankai—is associated with slower brain aging, according to a study. The study, [...]
No matter how much you know about healthy eating, it can be difficult to do it consistently. According to a recent AARP survey, nearly half of people over 40 are confident [...]
Protein is everywhere these days. From bars to shakes to cereal, it seems every product is fortified with it. But not all protein-rich snacks are created equal. Some offer [...]
Intermittent fasting yields similar weight loss results as a restricted eating plan, as well as improved blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar levels, and other benefits, [...]
Major depressive disorder and obesity remain two of the world’s most pressing health crises. Alone, each can cripple one’s quality of life. But together, they launch [...]
The Slow-Carb Diet is an eating plan that prioritizes protein, legumes, and non-starchy vegetables while restricting most other carbohydrates. It was introduced in The [...]
A Tufts team is pushing weight loss science forward with a four-in-one hormone drug designed to deliver lasting, surgery-level results without the same drawbacks. Credit: [...]
Intermittent fasting has become the diet trend of the decade. It promises to hack biology without the drudgery of counting calories or cutting carbs: simply change when you [...]
For many people, September is a time of renewed resolutions: fresh starts, goal setting and getting back into a health routine after summer. That’s why this month, we have [...]