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Big Health and Nutrition Stories of 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, let’s review and update some of the biggest health and nutrition stories of the year. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little […]

Eggs or Egg Whites?

Q: Sometimes I like to cook up a veggie omelet for breakfast or lunch. Should I be using whole eggs, egg whites, those cartons of liquid eggs…or avoiding eggs altogether? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next […]

Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome?

About one in three U.S. adults has metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that together indicate higher risk for a number of serious health conditions....

Dietary Patterns Rich in Fruits and Vegetables Associated with Lower Risk of High Blood...

A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies concluded that high intake of either fruits or fruits and vegetables was associated with lower risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure). The review looked at 18 studies with a total of over 450,000 participants. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid […]

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. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little as […]

Coconut Oil

Q: You say to avoid fats that are solid at room temperature. Does that include coconut oil? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little as $18. And access […]

High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer

With “World Heart Day” coming up on September 29th, this is the perfect month to commit to a few simple goals that will help you protect your heart health. One of the most important things you can do to protect your heart (and your brain) is to prevent or manage high blood pressure—and most of […]

NEWSBITES AUGUST 2023

Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little as $18. And access all of our back issues […]

Working Up a Sweat

Staying active is essential to our health. But trying to walk, run, bike, or play in the heat is at best unpleasant and at worst dangerous. Without taking the proper measures to keep cool, you risk developing dehydration, heat exhaustion, or life-threatening heatstroke. Let’s explore some ways to keep active—and cool and hydrated—on summer days. […]

Reader Beware!

Although headlines sometimes give the impression that one ground-breaking nutrition study will change food-based guidance, this is rarely, if ever, the case. Take a look at these examples of when studies were overhyped or misinterpreted—and why—so you’ll know how to make the best decisions for you and your family. To continue reading this article or […]