Limit low-calorie sodas and drinks, and stick to water instead, researchers advise
Jul 30, 2018
People are drinking fewer diet drinks these days, and a new science advisory Monday urges people to replace sugary and low-calorie drinks with water.
Food & Nutrition
When it comes to protein, quality is more important than quantity
Jul 27, 2018
High-protein diets are everywhere, but not all protein is created equal. For heart health, experts say the key is moderation and choosing wisely.
She's half the woman she used to be, going from 380 pounds to certified personal trainer
Jul 26, 2018
Annabelle Jimenez struggled with her weight until a diagnosis of prediabetes prompted her to overhaul her lifestyle.
Heart health at any age – 40, 50, 60 and beyond
Jul 18, 2018
Making healthy choices during any decade of your life increases your chances of staying healthy as you age.
Southern diet could be deadly for people with heart disease
Jul 12, 2018
People with a history of heart disease who eat a traditional Southern diet are more likely to die than those who follow a Mediterranean dietary pattern, according to new research.
California ban on soda taxes worries health experts
Jun 29, 2018
California’s new law banning taxes on sugary drinks in the nation’s most populated state handed the beverage industry a major victory. Health advocates, however, say it’s a major defeat for the public’s well-being.
Regular tea drinking might help your heart as you age, study suggests
Jun 25, 2018
The latest study on the coffee alternative suggests at least a cup a day may help your body cling to heart-helping “good cholesterol” as you age.
Eating fish twice a week reduces heart, stroke risk
May 17, 2018
Oily fish may not sound appetizing, but research on the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from seafood reaffirms the health value of eating fish – particularly the oily kind – a couple times a week, according to a new advisory from the American Heart Association.
Nutritious eating, physical activity boosts mom's heart health
May 11, 2018
Mother’s Day is an excellent time to encourage women to consider the biggest gift they can give themselves and their family all year long – their health.
Major restaurants now required to show calories on the menu
May 7, 2018
Starting Monday, calorie information must appear on menus at major restaurants and other places that sell restaurant-style foods such as supermarkets, convenience stores and movie theaters, according to a Food and Drug Administration policy.