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...
Is Olive Oil the Best Choice?
Q: Is olive oil (or extra-virgin olive oil) really better for me than other oils?
A: Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, Gershoff professor of nutrition...
Making Time for Healthy Behaviors
One roadblock to adopting new, healthier, behaviors—like moving more and cooking healthy meals at home—is finding time to do them. “A new behavior may...
Even Healthy, Normal-Weight Older Women May Benefit from a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
A recent study reinforces the fact that a healthy lifestyle is beneficial even in the absence of overweight or obesity.
The study included over 40,000...
Meta-Analysis Finds One in Four Older Adults Are Dehydrated
If you are 65 or older, you may not be getting enough to drink. An analysis of 61 studies including a total of over...
NEWSBITES AUGUST 2023
Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing
A plant-based dietary pattern limits or avoids animal products (meat, poultry, fish,
eggs, and...