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A new study suggests that women who do at least 2 hours of strength training per week have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Read More.

Millions take omega-3 fish oil hoping to protect their brain. A major new study says it didn’t move the needle on memory or Alzheimer’s‑related brain changes. Read More.

Melatonin—a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many households in America—continues to create media buzz, with conflicting messages that leave people uncertain about its safety. Read More.

Wearables have been gaining steady traction over the last decade. One of the most prominent starts to this industry was with FitBit, which took the concept of patient health analytics and made it simple by offering a patient-friendly wearable device that is easy to use and low maintenance. Read More.

They support your microbiome and promote healthy digestion. Read More.

A new weight-loss darling is all over TikTok and Instagram: bitter orange supplements built around Citrus aurantium and its stimulant compound p-synephrine. Read More.

Between the Baconator and Dave’s Triple Stacks, ordering a high-protein meal at Wendy’s isn’t exactly a difficult task. But finding a high-protein option that also includes vegetables and offers a more balanced nutrition profile? That’s where dietitians recommend Wendy’s Parmesan Caesar Salad. Read More.

Some women sail through menopause, but many others struggle with the accompanying hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue and osteoporosis, or weakening of bones. Read More.

Let’s face it: We’ve become obsessed with technology. Fitness wearables, step counting, sleep trackers—the list goes on and on. However, not every measure of healthy aging requires a medical test, fitness tracker, or complicated assessment. Read More.

Eating your fruits and vegetables is supposed to protect your heart. And it does — but a major new study suggests that most people are quietly leaving one of the biggest benefits on the table, simply because they are grabbing the wrong produce. Read More.

Magnesium plays a crucial role in energy production, muscle function, and heart health. Read More.

Only 5% of American adults meet the daily recommended intake for fiber – and the consequences go well beyond digestion. Here’s what nutrition researchers want you to know. Read More.

Evidence for green tea’s effects on other metabolic markers, like weight or blood sugar, is limited. For a safe boost, enjoy green tea as part of a balanced diet, but avoid high-dose supplements. Read More.

Monk fruit has long been known as a zero-calorie sweetener. But new research shows the fruit is quietly carrying far more nutritional power than anyone realized. Scientists digging into its peel and pulp found a potent mix of antioxidants, plant compounds, and bioactive molecules that may support multiple aspects of health — and different varieties appear to offer different benefits. Read More.

Scientists are beginning to explore a hidden world of thousands of food chemicals that go far beyond the nutrients listed on nutrition labels. This “nutritional dark matter” may hold the key to understanding disease risk, healthy aging, and why different diets affect people in dramatically different ways. Read More.