Are there health benefits from chocolate?
Feb 12, 2019
Are those Valentine's chocolates good for the heart? Here's what we know – and don't know – about the confection's health benefits.
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Filling your plate with a cornucopia of food groups makes for a healthy diet
Feb 7, 2019
Looking for something new to cook this week? When it comes to food groups in this recipe, the more the merrier.
8 things that can affect your heart – and what to do about them
Feb 1, 2019
From resting heart rate to waist circumference, here's what you need to know about eight factors than can affect your heart health.
Keeping score on the healthy and unhealthy side of Super Bowl ads
Jan 31, 2019
From a health perspective, Super Bowl viewers face a challenge in sorting the healthy products from the unhealthy ones.
Time is ripe for trying new fruits and vegetables
Jan 24, 2019
Bitter melon or Buddha's hand: Food experts say trying new fruits and vegetables is good for you.
Are some breads getting a bad rap?
Jan 17, 2019
Don't let fad diets fool you: As long as it's made from whole grains, bread can be an important part of a healthy diet.
Simple changes can boost chances for living healthier, longer
Jan 16, 2019
If you want to live longer, some simple healthy steps may help you do it.
Hookah smoking gains popularity amid growing evidence of health risks
Jan 15, 2019
Hookah smoking isn't a safe tobacco alternative and may be just as harmful as cigarettes.
Phosphate additives linked to low physical activity, more sedentary life
Jan 7, 2019
A new study in mice finds that high levels of phosphate, a widely used food preservative, may contribute to reduced activity level and ability to burn fat. A similar association between decreased activity and blood phosphate levels was found in humans.
How to sneak in healthy physical activity during a sedentary work day
Jan 4, 2019
Too much sedentary time may pose health risks. So, to avoid hours of sitting at work, use these simple tips.