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It Pays to Lose

When adults who were obese managed to lose enough weight to bring their BMIs into the overweight range, their mortality risk dropped by 54%. >

Quarantine is a Recipe for Obesity

The isolation, lack of exercise opportunities and economic hardship related to COVID-19 foster obesity. Here are ways to beat the odds. >

A Shortcut to A Healthier Diet

The way a cafeteria is set up can subtly encourage better eating. It's all about distances. >

Misleading Whole Grain Claims

Even people with advanced degrees can't figure out the actual whole grain content of various foods. What to look for. >

Food Stamps Pay Health Dividends

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance or SNAP program may seem expensive, but its price appears to be offset by savings in healthcare costs. >

Vitamin D's Antidepressant Effects

Vitamin D is good for your bones, but taking it does not seem to do much to lift your spirits. >

Change Your Lifestyle, Change Your Mind

Reducing risk factors like hypertension, isolation, smoking, and hearing loss can cut the chances of developing dementia up to 40 percent. >

The Buzz about Caffeine

Drinking a few cups of coffee a day is no problem. But if you're pregnant, it's a different story. >

Capers' Electric Effects

Quercetin, a flavonoid abundant in capers, shows potential as a treatment for heart arrhythmias and epilepsy. >

Thinking about Zinc

Many people are seeking to boost their immune systems with zinc to help guard against COVID. Here's what this mineral can and can't do. >

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