Healthy Eating

Low B12 Affects Cognitive Ability in Multiple Ways

If youre not getting enough vitamin B12, your brain might actually be smaller

Tufts Unveils New MyPlate for Older Adults

Just as the federal government updated its food pyramid with the new MyPlate

Better for You Foods Also Better for Profits

Healthier foods are also good for the bottom line, according to a new report from the Hudson Institute

Who Confirms Food Additives Are Safe? Not Always the FDA

If you assume the government has checked the safety of all the additives in your food

Whole Grains Could Lower Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Add a possible reduction in the risk of colorectal cancer to the wide-ranging health benefits of whole grains

Eating Right for Aging Gracefully

Tufts new MyPlate for Older Adults helps you plan your plate-and your life. Last year, the federal government retired its longstanding food pyramid, replacing the familiar icon with a new dietary-guidance symbol

Consumers Tired of Avoidance Products

Diet is out and zero is in, according to the market-research firm Datamonitor

Its a Bird, Its a Plane, Its… Broccoli!

A new super broccoli might help protect your heart by combating unhealthy cholesterol

Nuts May Benefit Metabolic-Syndrome Patients

A daily handful of nuts might help some people feel better and control their hunger

More Evidence Lutein and Zeaxanthin Good for Your Eyes

Consuming foods such as dark green leafy vegetables rich in lutein and zeaxanthin may