Nutrition

What should you eat first on your plate? New study reveals the answer

The real trick may not lie in what's on your plate, but in the order you reach for each bite.

How eating dark chocolate every day may affect your heart, blood pressure and brain

A daily square after dinner feels like a guilty pleasure, but the research behind that small habit tells a more interesting story.

How eating oats every day could quietly lower your LDL cholesterol

A small daily amount of one everyday grain carries a rare regulator's stamp of approval, and newer trials keep backing it up.

Berries, poultry and 2.5 extra years: What the MIND diet may do to your brain

The eating plan is a hybrid of two famous diets, and two of its foods did most of the work in a long new follow-up.

How daily blueberries could help a crucial type of early memory decline

Researchers pooled nine clinical trials, and the benefit landed on one memory type while leaving three others alone.

What should you eat first on your plate? New study reveals the answer

The real trick may not lie in what's on your plate, but in the order you reach for each bite.

How eating dark chocolate every day may affect your heart, blood pressure and brain

A daily square after dinner feels like a guilty pleasure, but the research behind that small habit tells a more interesting story.

How eating oats every day could quietly lower your LDL cholesterol

A small daily amount of one everyday grain carries a rare regulator's stamp of approval, and newer trials keep backing it up.

Berries, poultry and 2.5 extra years: What the MIND diet may do to your brain

The eating plan is a hybrid of two famous diets, and two of its foods did most of the work in a long new follow-up.

Why vitamin D deficiency is more common in women than in men

Vitamin D deficiency affects many women, often without clear symptoms. New research shows why the issue is more complex than it first appears.

Dietitian ate one apple a day for a week – this is how the body responded

Apples are often associated with health, but what actually happens when the fruit becomes a fixed part of the diet?

How to drink your tea for the greatest health benefits, according to research

Tea is often associated with good health and longevity, but research shows that its effects depend on both form and consumption.

Avocado consumption linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease

New research highlights how eating avocado may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Why many people choose Swiss cheese for lunch – and how it affects your health

It is a staple in many refrigerators and is often used almost automatically. For that reason, there are good reasons to take a closer look at it.

Reducing salt in bread can lower the risk of disease

An adjustment in everyday foods could have a greater impact on public health than many people imagine.