How the food culture of Puerto Rico shaped this nutrition expert
Apr 6, 2023
Harvard nutrition associate professor Josiemer Mattei talks about being pescatarian, how the foods of Puerto Rico shaped her – and what motivates her meal choices.
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What's up with carrots? Let's root out the truth
Apr 4, 2023
Vitamin A tops the list of reasons to love carrots, but colorful varieties provide their own reasons to care.
Weight loss may aid health even if some pounds return
Mar 28, 2023
An intensive behavioral weight loss program improved health risks for at least five years, possibly even when people didn't keep all the weight off, a research review suggests.
Exercise therapy may improve quality of life for people with common type of heart failure
Mar 21, 2023
Supervised exercise therapy may be more effective than medication at improving quality of life for people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, a new report says.
What's in a date? History, health and sweetness
Mar 20, 2023
Palm dates often are used to break the daily fast during the Muslim month of Ramadan. Full of fiber and nutrients, they're a good snack to consider for other times as well.
These healthy habits might also lead to a happier life
Mar 17, 2023
While happiness means different things to different people, research shows there are health benefits to maintaining a positive state of mind.
What happens when we sleep, and why we need just the right amount each night
Mar 16, 2023
Why do adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night and why do kids need more? Experts explain what happens while we sleep – and what doesn't when we cut sleep short.
What happens when you grow up on the Mediterranean diet? She knows firsthand
Mar 13, 2023
Nutrition expert Naima Moustaid-Moussa talks about how her research and Moroccan upbringing influence how she eats now.
Latin dishes can be heart-healthy and still keep authentic flavors
Mar 6, 2023
Traditional foods from Latin America and the Caribbean can have salt, unhealthy fats and dense calories. But there are ways to make the dishes healthier and stick to their tasty roots.
Getting better sleep may make it easier to stick to a weight-loss plan
Mar 3, 2023
People with good sleep habits are more likely to meet exercise and diet goals while trying to lose weight than those with poor sleep health, new research suggests.