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Coconut Oil
Q: You say to avoid fats that are solid at room temperature. Does that include coconut oil?
A: Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, senior scientist...
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...
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...
A Calorie is a Calorie
Q: I keep thinking of the old expression, “a calorie is a calorie.” What does this mean, and is it true?
A: Alice H....
Beat the Heat with Cool Summer Treats
There’s nothing like an icy drink or frozen treat to help tame summer swelter, keep you hydrated, quench thirst, and satisfy a sweet tooth....
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...
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...
NEWSBITES July 2023
Erythritol Associated with More Cardiovascular Events
A study found that higher levels of the popular sugar substitute erythritol in blood samples was associated with higher...
Are You Losing Muscle?
We all lose muscle as we age. Roger A. Fielding, PhD, a professor of biochemical and molecular nutrition at the Friedman School and senior...
Fun Fruits!
Only around 12 percent of U.S. adults consume the recommended one-and-a-half to two cups of fruit a day. Trying something new is a fun...