Walmart announced this week that it will highlight healthy foods in stores with bright green “Great For You” labels.
Diet & Fitness
Top 10 Sources of Salt in Your Diet
Bread and rolls are the No. 1 source of sodium in the American diet, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Boot Camp: Do Food Diaries Really Work?
Month three of boot camp has begun, but the pounds stubbornly refuse to budge. Could a food diary — or lack thereof — be the culprit?
Should Sugar Be Regulated like Alcohol and Tobacco?
Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco, argue that sugar is toxic and needs to be taxed and controlled. Why it’s so hard to break our addiction.
Study: Caffeine May Alter Estrogen Levels in Women
For women, that morning cup o’ joe may act as more than just a pick-me-up.
Study: Colored Labels Help Cafeteria-Goers Eat Healthier
Simple but effective: red, yellow and green labels on food help diners make better choices.
Healthier School Lunches: Will They Actually Change What Kids Eat?
Is serving more veggies really going to persuade kids to eat them?
A Heart-Healthier Way to Eat Fried Food?
A new study finds that consuming foods fried in olive or sunflower oils is not linked to an increased risk of heart disease or premature death.
Bad Mood, Low Energy? There Might Be a Simple Explanation
Feeling cranky, fatigued and unable to focus? You might just need a drink of water, according to new research.
Did Paula Deen’s Own Cooking Give Her Diabetes?
Diet plays a big part in obesity, which is in turn a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes. But despite the plump Southern chef’s diagnosis, experts say there’s more to it than just overeating.
U.S. Obesity Rates Remain Stubbornly High
Obesity rates in America haven’t declined in recent years, but that’s not all bad news.
Virtual Exercise Games Help Elderly Remain Mentally Sharp
Virtual games aren’t just for kids any more. Navigating virtual worlds helps grandma and grandpa stay physically and cognitively healthy.
Lucky Mice: Researchers Have Found a Protein that Mimics the Effects of Exercise
A newly discovered protein could help both mouse and man gain all the benefits of exercise without breaking a sweat