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...
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....
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...
Ask the Tufts Experts May 2023: Purposeful weight gain
Q: Following a recent illness, I need to gain weight. How can I do that in a healthy way?
A: Jillian Reece, RD, a...
The Health Benefits of Strength Training
While aerobic activities like walking, jogging, gardening, swimming, and playing tennis or pickleball are an important part of a healthy lifestyle, there are many...
News Bites May 2022
Walking Can Preserve Women’s Muscle with Age, No Extra Protein Needed
A trial that asked if milk was better at helping build muscle than a...
Five Servings of Fruits and Vegetables a Day Associated with Longer Life
In an attempt to identify the optimal intake of fruits and vegetables associated with maintaining long-term health, researchers collected information on the typical dietary...
Extra Protein from Red Meat May Not Help Middle-Aged Adults Build Strength
A recently published randomized controlled trial found that high protein intake from lean beef, compared with moderate intake, did not help middle-aged adults get...
Food for Healthy Skin
We all want smooth, healthy skin. There is a huge market for skincare products, but the best way to care for our largest organ...