Eating

You probably don’t need the reminder that eating well and maintaining a healthy diet contribute to better health for you now- and for the longer term (though take a look here for substantial evidence to support this fact). As food expert Matthew Rees (of the website Food and Health Facts)…

The beginning of a new year is often a time to take stock and reconsider health and well-being, including diet, exercise, and sleep habits. As well, in times of chaos and uncertainty, thinking about food and what you are eating can give you some sense of order and control. When…

You already know it: The food you eat can have a direct impact on your physical and cognitive health as you age. Certainly, you’ve seen prior posts on agebuzz linking diet to cognition, healthy aging, and even sleep. And you’ve also been made aware of the health harms from a…

Are you a sweet or salty person? When the going gets tough, do you crave a chocolate chip or a potato chip? They both have their pleasures- and perils- for you. Both sugar and salt can lead to significant health problems if they’re not limited in your daily diet. In…

No doubt you know the benefits of eating a healthy diet by now. We’ve sung the praises of the Mediterranean diet on numerous occasions, as a way to help maintain your heart health, tamp down inflammation and even allow you to live a longer, healthier life. But what about your…

No doubt you’ve heard the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While that’s not literally true, there’s solid science behind the concept that the food you eat, and the nutrients that make up that food, can have a profound effect on how your body ages and…