Ginger brings zing to a meal – but does it do more?
Jan 10, 2023
Freshly cut or from the spice jar, ginger is full of flavor. That alone might be enough to declare it an ingredient worth adding to your diet.
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New year, healthier you? Here's how to gradually improve your eating patterns
Jan 6, 2023
Dieting often focuses on what not to eat. But experts say focusing on adding more nutritious foods might be a more successful strategy for better health.
Want a short-term New Year's resolution you may be able to keep? Try Dry January.
Jan 3, 2023
People who take the Dry January pledge give up alcohol for a month. Can it make a healthy difference?
With a little luck, these foods will get your new year started right
Dec 21, 2022
Grapes, dumplings and black-eyed peas are associated with good fortune, but are they good for you? Experts advise on what's healthy for New Year's – and where you might be pushing your luck.
People with very high blood pressure may want to go easy on the coffee
Dec 21, 2022
Heavy coffee drinking in people with severely high blood pressure could double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests.
AHA News' most-read food stories of 2022
Dec 19, 2022
Readers had an appetite for our food stories this year. Here are the top 5 we served up.
It's the flavor of the season, but be wary of peppermint platitudes
Dec 14, 2022
Peppermint seems to be everywhere you turn at the holidays, but be careful with any claims about health benefits.
You're not a polar bear: The plunge into cold water comes with risks
Dec 9, 2022
Some people believe cold water swims, including the popular "polar bear plunges," have health benefits, but there's little evidence to support that notion. In fact, the practice can be dangerous.
As winter approaches, seasonal depression may set in for millions
Nov 30, 2022
Seasonal affective disorder can occur during the fall and winter. The symptoms are the same as other types of depression and so are many treatments.
Make better snack choices with these healthy tips
Nov 28, 2022
Almost everybody snacks, which is why it's important to make healthy choices and avoid common pitfalls.