What to Know About Heavy Metals in Food
Even healthy foods can contain trace amounts of elements such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic. These “heavy metals” are part of the earth’s...
Benefits and Potential Risks of “Fibermaxxing”
Q: I’ve been seeing this idea of “fibermaxxing” all over social media. Is it a good idea?
A: Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, answers: “Fibermaxxing...
The Loneliness Factor
In May 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health epidemic. Loneliness—the feeling that you don’t have as many meaningful or close...
Download The Full December 2025 Issue PDF
- Extending Your “Healthspan”
- NewsBites: CVD risk factors; diet and healthy aging
- Protein Bars
- Special Report: Highlights from 2025
- Chestnuts
- Featured Recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Chestnuts
- Ask Tufts Experts: Vitamin overdose
- Myth of the Month: Vodka vs beer
Extending Your “Healthspan”
Living longer will give you time to do more, see more, and enjoy more time with loved ones and friends—but only if you’re healthy...
Mashed Potatoes with Chestnuts
Steps:
In a large saucepan, cover potatoes with water and simmer until fork-tender. Drain.
Add chestnuts, milk, and olive oil. Mash to desired consistency....
Protein BarsÂ
Think you need a quick hit of protein after a workout? Missed a meal and looking for a healthy replacement? Trying to improve the...
Claims on Supplement Labels Fool Over Half of Consumers Surveyed
AÂ study suggests many people misunderstand claims on supplement packages, leading them overestimte the helpfulness of the supplements.
The study showed over 2,200 people an image...
Cardiovascular Events Rarely Occur without Modifiable Risk Factors
Researchers analyzing data from over 9 million participants concluded that people who had a heart attack, stroke, and heart failure during the 13 to...
Healthy Dietary Choices are Associated with Healthy Aging
We are living longer than ever, but 80 percent of older adults have at least one chronic health condition that may lower the quality...