Food Choices When Tired
Q: I tend to make less healthful food choices when I’m tired. Is this a real thing, or is it just me?
A: José Ordovás,...
Eating During Chemotherapy
Q: I am undergoing chemotherapy. I have very little appetite, and sometimes just the smell of food makes me nauseous! How can I get...
Late Life Behavior Change
Q: I feel like I’m too old to change my habits. Is it true that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?
A: Judith...
Coconut Oil
Q: You say to avoid fats that are solid at room temperature. Does that include coconut oil?
A: Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, senior scientist...
A Calorie is a Calorie
Q: I keep thinking of the old expression, “a calorie is a calorie.” What does this mean, and is it true?
A: Alice H....
Actionable Information
Q: I found the June article on cooking terminology interesting, but it’s not what I’m used to seeing in this newsletter. Has there been...
Prunes and Regularity … Caffeine Sensitivity
Q: My mother used to drink prune juice to help with regularity. Now I’m hearing people talk about prunes again. Is there really something...
Ask Tufts Experts: June 2023
Climate Change Impacting Coffee . . . Diet and Gout
Q: I was interested to learn about the negative environmental impact of food waste (February...
Defining Cardiovascular Disease Terms
Q: I’m confused about the terms “heart disease,” “cardiovascular disease,” and “coronary artery disease.” Are these all the same?
A: Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH,...
Melatonin Supplements
Q: In last month’s article about optimizing sleep, you mention melatonin but don’t mention melatonin supplements. How helpful are they?
A: Aarti Grover, MD, medical...