The Purpose of “Take Charge!” Boxes
Q: Why do you include the admonition to “Take Charge!” so often in every issue?
A: Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, editor-in-chief of Tufts Health &...
Protein, Protein, Everywhere
Around 60 percent of adults in the U.S. report they are trying to eat more protein. But do they really need to?
By the Numbers....
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- Don’t be Fooled by Weight Loss Fads
- NewsBites: Mindfulness for anxiety; stress and heart health
- Important Fiber Facts
- Special Report: Diet and Cancer
- Green Juice
- Featured Recipe: Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas and Greens
- Ask Tufts Experts: Getting enough protein on a vegan diet
- Myth: Strength training makes you bulky.
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas and Greens
1. Place black-eyed peas, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, Creole or Cajun seasoning, and broth in the container of the Instant Pot or pressure cooker....
Better Diet Quality Associated with Less Body Pain
Chronic pain is estimated to affect 20 to 30 percent of the world’s population. A healthy dietary pattern may help. A study of 654...
Mindfulness Interventions are as Good as a Commonly-Used Drug for Relieving Anxiety
Mindfulness practices, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), have been shown to help some people with anxiety disorders. A randomized controlled trial compared this...
Stress Response is Associated with Heart Attack and Heart Failure Risk
Psychological stress has been linked to both the development and progression of coronary artery disease (CAD). In people who already have CAD (a buildup...
Don’t be Fooled by Weight Loss Fads
Most weight loss diet trends fail to deliver the results we want (at least long-term), and some are downright unhealthy. Understanding the pitfalls of...
5 Important Fiber Facts
We can’t digest fiber, but it plays a lot of important roles as it passes through the body. Here’s what you need to know:
1....
Diet and Cancer
Scientists are learning more about the association between dietary intake and cancer. This connection is becoming increasingly clear for colorectal cancer and for the...