Avoiding Insulin Resistance
Left unchecked, the common condition known as insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Each step of the way, the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems increases. We spoke to Anastassios Pittas, MD, MS, Chief of Endocrinology at Tufts Medical Center and a professor at Tufts University School of […]
Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome?
Using Package Clues to Find the Healthiest Choices
In today’s world, it’s practically impossible to avoid all packaged foods. Knowing how to decipher the clues on packages can help you find the healthiest choices. 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 […]
New Findings on Cognitive Health
There is a growing understanding of the role lifestyle choices play in preventing and slowing the progression of cognitive decline. While we await new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related dementias, emerging research can offer some advice for keeping our brains healthy and sharp. To continue reading this article or issue you must be […]
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 […]
Demystifying Cooking Terms
Consuming a lot of highly processed, pre-prepared foods has been associated with higher risk for health problems, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cognitive decline, stroke and, in the case of processed meats, cancer. Cooking at home from minimally processed (fresh, frozen, or low-sodium canned) ingredients is far better for your health. But what are you to […]