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Do Soy Products Protect the Heart?
An enormous study of health care professionals finds that tofu but not most other common soy products protect the heart. Premenopausal women benefit most.
Are Young People Eating Better Than They Used to?
A study found that kids between two and 19 years old are eating better than they were twenty years ago, but their diets leave room for improvement.
Can You Manage Your Blood Sugar Naturally?
If you have type 2 diabetes, paying attention to exercise, diet and supplements could help you manage your blood sugar more naturally.
Up to an Egg a Day Is Fine, Scientists Say
Another study–one with 5.5 million person-years of data–shows that eating an egg a day won't increase your chance of a heart attack.
Does Cooking With Olive Oil Ruin Its Health Benefits?
Scientists have found that cooking with olive oil reduces its polyphenol content. There is still plenty to spare, though, making olive oil heart-healthy.
Can Ginger Reduce Blood Pressure & Soothe Arthritis?
Are you struggling with hypertension? You may be able to use ginger for a double-duty effect: reduce blood pressure and ease arthritis pain in joints.
How to Eat for Better Blood Glucose Control
Following a relatively high-fat low-carb dietary regimen may help you achieve better blood glucose control. Numerous studies support a reader's experience.
Should You Eat Stressed Plants to Stay Healthy?
Stressed plants grown without fertilizer or pesticides produce their own defensive compounds. Eating them may also benefit our own biology.
Show 1200: Making Sense of Changing Nutritional Guidelines
Is fish oil helpful or useless? Does eating red meat make any difference for heart health? Can you keep up with changing nutritional guidelines?
Is Soy the Secret to Longer Life in Japan?
Scientists suggest that fermented soy products such as natto or miso might help explain longer life in Japan.
What Is the Evidence That Cocoa Flavanols Improve Health?
A number of studies lead to the conclusion that cocoa flavanols improve health. But that doesn't make chocolate bars health food.
Colorful Fruits and Veggies to Protect Your Brain
Scientists find that older people who consume lots of fruits and veggies rich in flavonol compounds are less prone to Alzheimer dementia.
Using Eggplant to Lower Your Blood Pressure
One reader found that using eggplant for dinner, browned in olive oil with herbs, is a tasty approach to lowering blood pressure. Research confirms this.
What Are the Health Benefits of Coffee and Chocolate?
There are health benefits of coffee and chocolate as well as tea. You don't have to feel guilty about your beverage!
Can You Lower Your Blood Pressure With Cherries?
Researchers have found that people can lower their blood pressure with cherries, specifically 60 ml of tart cherry concentrate daily.
What Is the Best Diet?
The best diet, according to researchers, is rich in produce, whole grains and unsaturated fats. Levels of fat and carbohydrate don't matter much.
Pomegranate Juice Is Good for Your Brain, Based on Science
There is growing evidence that pomegranate juice can help control inflammation in the body. That could mean that pomegranate juice is good for your brain.
Will You Live Longer If You Sip Green Tea?
A large study in China monitored people's tea-drinking habits and their health. Those who sip green tea several times a week seem to live longer.
What Should You Eat to Sleep Better?
A large study shows that diet makes a difference at bedtime. Will you change what you eat to sleep better, even if it means fewer snacks and desserts?
Can You Prevent Leg Cramps With Hot Soup?
Enjoying a bowl of spicy hot soup might be just the ticket to prevent bothersome nighttime leg cramps. The pungent flavors could be responsible.