Dec 4th, 2025 - Good news for those who meal-prep: Not only is it time-saving, it might be healthier than you think. As it turns out, chilling certain foods before eating them amps up their benefits. When rice, pasta, potatoes, or oats cool, their starch changes into something called "resistant starch"—a fermentable fiber that has been linked in numerous studies to more stable blood sugar , longer satiety, and happier intestinal flora. For those who love a bit of nerdy nutritional info, here's a little more about resistant starch: Unlike other carbohydrates that break down into sugar, it passes ... [Read More]

Dec 3rd, 2025 - Exercise, in general, is one of the best things you can do for your health: It strengthens your heart and lungs, boosts mood and cognition, and lowers your risk of a bunch of diseases, including type 2 diabetes , coronary artery disease, and some cancers. And while most any form of movement is beneficial, there's one underrated type that doesn't involve busting your ass on a stationary bike , holding complicated yoga poses, or heaving dumbbells around. You probably did it a bunch as a kid, though maybe it's been a few years (or decades) since it's been a staple in your routine. And that's a ... [Read More]

Dec 1st, 2025 - Tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains, olive oil: They're all rich in antioxidant compounds called polyphenols, and they're all good for your heart, a new British study shows. "This research provides strong evidence that regularly including polyphenol-rich foods in your diet is a simple and effective way to support heart health," said study lead author Yong Li , a PhD candidate in nutrition at Kings College London. As her team explained, polyphenols are natural compounds that have long been known to be beneficial for heart, brain and gut health. In the new study, the London team ... [Read More]

Dec 1st, 2025 - When I first discovered how much stronger I felt following a higher-protein diet , fiber took a backseat. I sidelined my berry oatmeal for cottage cheese eggs. My weekly plant-based meals, like tempeh stir-fries or lentil curries, were replaced by a thick wedge of salmon. As I started running longer distances, I also favored more carbs over fiber, which are more energizing and easier on the stomach during training runs. At first, I felt stronger and faster than when I followed a more plant-based diet. Then, I developed colon cancer-like symptoms and got a pricey colonoscopy — all to ... [Read More]

Nov 30th, 2025 - By When it comes to diet and bone health , what likely first comes to your mind are the foods and drinks that you know strengthen bones. Anyone else grow up in a house where drinking milk was a requirement at the dinner table? Besides milk, nuts, fortified cereals, tofu and leafy greens are all good for bone health. But did you know that certain foods and drinks can actually weaken bones as well? It's true. "Bone health can have many contributing factors, including the things we eat and drink, particularly milk, as it is a calcium-rich drink. On the other side of the coin, the things we eat ... [Read More]

Nov 30th, 2025 - I sit in front of my computer monitor all day and can feel it in my back and shoulders. Often, I catch myself slouching and try to correct my posture, but worry that the damage has already been done. I've recently discovered that one of the most common workspace errors I'm guilty of is placing my monitor too low. Whether you're using a laptop on a desk or a monitor on its stand, a screen positioned below eye level forces your neck to constantly tilt downward.  Once the screen is high enough, your spine can stay in a neutral position, with your shoulders relaxed, and your head ... [Read More]

Nov 30th, 2025 - As the year ends, our reporting does not slow down. Support the journalists who continue asking questions and telling stories with depth and care. Your membership today helps ensure we start the new year strong. Already a member? Social media tells us we should be doing a lot of things — from (which you're probably already eating enough of, if you eat meat) to taking colostrum supplements to help (there is no proof colostrum does this). It can be hard to know what to do and what not to do for your health. But while lots of social media recommendations aren't true, there's one current ... [Read More]