Oral Collagen Supplements and Skin Health
Q: Will oral collagen supplements help keep my skin looking good?
A: Farah Moustafa, MD, an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and...
High Intakes of Flavonoid-Rich Foods Associated with Healthy Aging
An observational study suggests that flavonoid-rich foods and beverages may support healthy aging. The study looked for associations between flavonoid intake and indicators of...
Plant-Based Oils Instead of Butter Associated with Lower Mortality
A large study found that higher reported butter intake was associated with higher risk of death, while higher intake of plant-based oils was associated...
Strengthening Bone Health
Our bones provide the foundation for our entire body—giving us structure, protecting vital organs, anchoring muscles, and storing calcium. Over 10 million Americans have...
Brain-Boosting Supplements?
About 25 percent of adults over 50 take a supplement that promises to improve cognition or cognitive health. As long as these products don’t...
Body Roundness Index Proposed to Replace Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been a shorthand method for determining if one’s weight may negatively impact health. But there are limitations to...
Ultraprocessed Foods Associated with Lower Bone Health Measures
Researchers comparing intake of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) with bone health found that higher intake of UPFs was associated with thinner, less dense thigh bones....
The Importance of Sleep
About one third of U.S. adults get less than the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night. In addition to making us...
Let’s Get Moving!
The benefits of physical activity are well-established. Not only can being physically active make you feel and perform better, but it can also reduce...
Consuming Plant Protein in Midlife Can Help Women Age Well
A new study lead by Tufts University researchers suggests choosing plant protein in place of animal protein throughout midlife may increase the odds of...