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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...
Consuming at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day may help you live longer.

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...
Resistance training helps you get stronger, whether you eat extra meat or not.

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...