diet and nutrition

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Falls Short in Alzheimer's Trials

Health - July 12, 2009

No significant benefits seen with DHA, either in terms of prevention or treatment more >>

Calorie-Restricted Diets and Other Ways to Avoid Aging

By Deborah Kotz - Health - July 9, 2009

New research shows we can ward off diabetes, cancer, and heart disease to stay younger than our years. more >>

Health Tip: The Lactose-Intolerant Diet

Health - July 9, 2009

Choose foods that are easier to digest more >>

It’s Official: Strength Training Helps Older People Function Better

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - July 8, 2009

The Cochrane Collaboration weighs in on the benefits of strength training. more >>

Meatless Burgers, Hot Dogs Not Always Full of Veggies

Health - July 8, 2009

Read labels to select items with more vegetables, less sodium, experts say more >>

Vegetable Amino Acid Lowers Blood Pressure

Health - July 8, 2009

Get plenty of it in your diet, researchers say more >>

U.S. Unveils Stricter Food-Safety Standards

Health - July 7, 2009

Measures aimed at reducing salmonella and E. coli outbreaks more >>

Can You Get Your Vitamins and Minerals Through Diet Alone?

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - July 7, 2009

Harvard Women's Health Watch says it's possible, even on a reduced-calorie eating plan. more >>

Kids May 'Learn' to Tolerate Food Allergens

Health - July 5, 2009

Experiments show it's possible to develop resistance to peanuts, eggs and more more >>

Living Healthily on Less

Health - July 4, 2009

Even when budgets are tight, experts say, health and fitness need not suffer more >>

Smart Snacking to Combat Obesity

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - July 2, 2009

Curbing the treats can really help. Here are 5 ways to sidestep the biggest pitfalls. more >>

Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.

Health - July 1, 2009

Eight of 10 states with highest number of obese adults are in the South, report says more >>

TV Ads Trigger Mindless Eating

Health - July 1, 2009

Kids watching food commercials consumed 45 percent more snacks, study shows more >>

3 Tips for Boosting Your Fitness as You Age: One Triathlete’s Advice

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - June 30, 2009

Debi Bernardes is still improving her times at age 50. What’s her secret? more >>

Comic Strip Aims to Educate Families About Diabetes

Health - June 30, 2009

Storyline tackles lack of information about the disease in the Hispanic community more >>

Eating Well On the Road

Health - June 28, 2009

Map out a healthy-food plan before leaving on vacation, nutritionist advises more >>

Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function

Health - June 26, 2009

Chronic lung disease rates lower in those who consume soy, researchers say more >>

Fitness Buzz: Nike’s Data, the Mediterranean Diet, and More

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - June 26, 2009

Also: picking the right running shoes and how to strength-train without any weights. more >>

Teens With Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents' Help

Health - June 26, 2009

Research shows that recovery improves with family involvement more >>

6 Signs of Caffeine Addiction

By January W. Payne - Health - June 25, 2009

Caffeine withdrawal typically sets in after 12 to 24 hours of abstaining from caffeinated drinks. more >>

Can Quercetin Improve Athletic Performance (and Protect Against Cancer)?

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - June 25, 2009

The supplement has shown promise in test tubes, but it's too soon to tell if it will work in humans. more >>

Extra Helpings of Vegetables, Olive Oil May Extend Life

Health - June 24, 2009

Not all items on the Mediterranean diet are equally beneficial, study shows more >>

Vinegar Might Help Keep Off Pounds

Health - June 22, 2009

Researchers find fat-fighting properties in the lab and in mice more >>

Obesity Greatly Raises Endometrial Cancer Risk