Your breakfast time may predict how long you live
As we grow older, our eating habits change—not just what we eat, but also when we eat.
A new study from Mass General Brigham and...
Mediterranean diet could help protect against Alzheimer’s, even for those at high genetic risk
A healthy diet may do more than just keep your body fit—it could also protect your brain, even if you are at high genetic...
Mediterranean diet plus exercise and calorie control may lower diabetes risk
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in the world, but new research suggests that simple, sustainable lifestyle changes can help...
Animal protein not tied to higher death risk, study finds
For years, people have debated whether eating animal protein, such as meat, dairy, and eggs, is bad for long-term health.
Some earlier studies suggested it...
This nutrient may protect women against Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a brain condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills.
It affects millions of people around...
Too much salt may trigger brain inflammation and stubborn high blood pressure
For years, doctors have believed that high blood pressure mainly starts in the kidneys and blood vessels.
But a new study from McGill University suggests...
New study shatters myths about who gets eating disorders
When most people think of eating disorders, they imagine conditions tied to extreme thinness or weight loss, such as anorexia nervosa.
But a growing body...
Nighttime coffee may fuel impulsivity—especially in women
For many people, a cup of coffee at night feels like a lifesaver, whether it’s to finish a project, power through a late shift,...
Coffee could boost healthy aging in women, study finds
A new study of nearly 50,000 women followed over 30 years found that drinking caffeinated coffee in midlife may help women age in a...
Red meat in a healthy diet could benefit the brain
For years, red meat has been linked to heart disease, prompting many health experts to recommend cutting back or eliminating it.
But new research from...