Diet

A 30-year study of over 100,000 U.S. adults found that consistent adherence to healthy dietary patterns, especially the AHEI, was strongly linked to successful aging. Diets rich in plant-based foods and healthy fats, with some low-fat animal products, improved physical, mental, and cognitive health. Read More.

One diet came out a clear winner in a 30-year study involving more than 105,000 men and women and eight diets, researchers reported in the journal Nature Medicine. Read More.

An organization is testing ingredients in food to help restaurants and consumer goods meet the standards of a "seed oil-free" certification. The seal provides certainty and assurance. Read More.

A study published in Nutrients found that participants who ate just half a cup of blueberries a day for 12 weeks experienced improvements in learning, memory, and executive function decision-making, planning, focus, task management, etc. Read More.

Eating a healthy plant-based diet that includes vegetables, tea, and coffee may help people with cardiometabolic conditions—such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease—live longer, a new analysis finds. Read More.

Strawberries may modestly enhance processing speed and lower systolic blood pressure in older adults, but they do not significantly improve overall cognitive function or vascular health. Read More.

An earlier breakfast promotes heart health, blood sugar control and weight management. Read More.

Scientists found that a low carb, low fiber diet combined with a particular strain of bacteria may increase polyps in the colon, which can lead to colorectal cancer. Read More.

Seeds add important nutrients to your diet and some claim they do even more for your reproductive and hormonal health. Read More.

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You need only trace amounts of selenium to survive. Falling outside of this narrow therapeutic window can have significant health consequences. Read More.

Our gut does more than digest food — it's a powerhouse for overall health, from boosting immunity to supporting mental well-being. Probiotics, the "good" bacteria in our systems, play a key role in maintaining this balance and are essential for keeping your body and mind thriving. Read More.

Eating oranges and other citrus fruit may help decrease depression risk, a recent study suggests. Read More.

Omega-3 and vitamin D supplements, when combined with regular exercise, may help slow biological aging by several months over a 3-year period, a new study suggests. Read More.

The food you eat plays a vital role in cancer prevention. Learn how to create a healthy diet using our food guides and recipes from MD Anderson. Read More.