It’s one thing to find a strategy that works in the lab, but quite another to prove that it’s effective in the real world as well.
Diet & Fitness
Is Too Much Salt a Trigger for Childhood Obesity?
Cravings for unhealthy foods often go hand in hand, which isn’t good news for young waistlines.
Certain Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
When it comes to foods that lower cancer risk, color may count.
Hungry Again? Your Memory May Be to Blame
Hunger would seem to be a fairly straightforward instinct: Depending on how much you eat, you either will or you won’t be hungry afterward.
Study Details How Brain Injury from Concussions Progresses
For the first time, researchers classify the brain injury from head trauma into four distinct stages
Healthy Diet Can Lower Risk of Recurrent Heart Attack and Stroke
If you’re at high risk of having a heart attack, changing your diet can significantly lower your chances of heart disease. But how much can fruits and vegetables help someone who already has heart trouble?
Health & Family
In 55 wide-ranging lists, TIME surveys the highs and lows, the good and the bad of the past 12 months
Yes, Chocolate Tastes Better When You’re Dieting
Diets are all about finding healthy or “guilt-free” options. But maybe guilt is exactly what makes food — and the things we enjoy the most — taste so good.
Even Brief Exercise Can Improve Memory In Older Adults
A daily dose of exercise is good for both mind and body, but how much is enough?
‘Tis The Season To Pack On Pounds: Tips For Healthier Holiday Eating
It’s that time of year–the holiday season. That means plenty of reuniting, entertaining, and of course, eating. Whether you’re on the road or at a party, here are tips for not overdoing it this year.
Redeeming the Supermarket: The Diet for the 99%
We’ve gotten too culinarily snooty for our own good. Say hello — again — to the old way of eating
Cheap vs. Expensive Foods: What Wins at Checkout?
Is high-priced organic peanut butter really healthier for you? We compare the nutrients and find some surprising results.
Muscle Madness: More Teens Are Bulking Up
Teens place a premium on muscular builds and are increasingly taking chances with their health to get them
