Nov 4, 2021
Behavioral counseling can help adults make lifestyle changes to prevent heart disease, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement that offers how-to guidance for doctors.
Nov 2, 2021
The American Heart Association's new dietary guidance for improving cardiovascular health emphasizes broad eating patterns instead of narrowly focusing on any single food or nutrient.
Oct 22, 2021
The notion of biting into a bug might make some people a bit squeamish. Don't squash the idea until giving this food some thought.
Oct 8, 2021
Fasting during Ramadan is safe and may lower blood pressure – at least temporarily – for both healthy people and those with hypertension, according to a new study.
Sep 22, 2021
Food insecurity isn't just a dilemma of getting enough to eat today. It's a problem with long-term consequences for physical and mental health, and millions of people in the U.S. are trying to cope.
Sep 9, 2021
Health experts sing the praises of pomegranates, but here are some things you may not know about this unique fruit called the "jewel of autumn."
Sep 9, 2021
Asian men and women in Japan had a lower stroke and heart disease risk if they ate peanuts each day, new research shows.
Sep 7, 2021
The gut, known as "the second brain" by some researchers, may point toward better ways to treat a wide range of mental and physical health issues.
Aug 30, 2021
A handful of walnuts a day for two years may lower bad cholesterol levels and lessen heart risks in older adults, new research shows.
Aug 13, 2021
Think twice before ordering "secret menu" coffee drinks or juice blends with extra pumps of syrup or other unhealthy ingredients.