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Sleeping Less Than Six Hours a Night Causes Insulin Resistance in Women

Regularly getting too little sleep has been associated with developing type 2 diabetes, so researchers set out to gather information on why this might happen. Thirty-eight women who usually got seven to nine hours of sleep a night were asked to cut their sleep time by one-and-a-half hours a night. Blood glucose and insulin levels […]

Where Does Poultry Fit In? 

Nutrition guidelines (and this newsletter) talk a lot about limiting intake of red meat (beef, lamb, pork, venison). But what about poultry? 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 […]

Understanding Atherosclerosis

About half of Americans between the ages of 45 and 84 have some degree of atherosclerosis, and many don’t even know it. That’s worrisome because atherosclerosis can lead to a heart attack or stroke, as well as other life-threatening conditions, including kidney failure. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid […]

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Approximately 15 percent of adults in the U.S. report some trouble hearing. The older we get, the more likely it is we will experience some degree of hearing loss. Nearly 25 percent of Americans ages 65 to 74 have hearing loss that is considered disabling. This increases to 50 percent for those 75 and older. […]

Getting Enough Iodine When Cutting Salt Intake

Q: How can I be sure I’m getting enough iodine if I’m restricting the salt in my diet? 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 […]

Download The Full February 2024 Issue PDF

  • A Healthy Way to Show Your Love?
  • Newsbites
  • Winter Fruits
  • Fad Diet Fact-Check
  • The Fats You Should Eat
  • Swiss Chard Salad
  • Ask Tufts Experts: Olive oil
  • Myth of the Month Negative Calorie Foods

Replacing Animal-Based Foods with Plant-Based Benefits Health

Many observational studies have concluded that substituting animal-based foods with plant-based protein sources is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, and mortality, but this type of study cannot prove cause and effect. Researchers analyzed the pooled results of 37 such studies to determine the strength and certainty of the evidence. […]

Even a Little Physical Activity May Lower the Risks of Sedentary Time

If you’ve heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” you’re already aware that being sedentary has been associated with higher risk of premature death. A recent analysis pooled information from four different studies to see if physical activity could modify this association. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid […]

Winter Fruits

It’s surprisingly easy to find delicious, nutritious fruits in the colder months. Here are some suggestions: 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 […]

Fad Diet 3 Fact-Check

Fad diets for weight loss have been around for centuries and they don’t seem to be going away. Many recommend restricting one or more healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, or legumes. They may not be safe for all individuals and can be challenging to follow long term. We reviewed a few of today’s […]