Health

unhappy dieter with a pepper on his plate - photo by Simone Van Den Berg, Dreamstime. Is it okay to cheat on a diet? Or should I follow my weight-loss diet strictly and carefully and always avoid “cheat meals”?
Health

Should I Cheat on a Diet?

The pros and cons of ‘cheat meals’

By Matthew Kadey, Environmental Nutrition | August 12, 2022
corn on the cob in a basket, held by a farmer in a cornfield. Photo by Pramote Polyamate, Dreamstime. You can reap the abundance of health benefits of corn, from whole grain and digestive perks to nutrients and antioxidants.
Health

The Health Benefits of Corn

This favorite summertime side dish is surprisingly good for you

By Cynthia Sass, M.P.H., RD, Health.com | July 29, 2022
distracted woman at work, Photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. mindful meditation for improving focus – including two Buddhist-based meditation styles: focused attention (FA) meditation and open monitoring (OM) meditation.
Health

Mindful Meditation for Focusing Your Mind

Training your brain to modify thinking patterns and emotional habits

By Matthew Solan, Harvard Health Blog | July 8, 2022
Behind every skinny Margarita, virgin drink or mocktail is a desire for a healthier cocktail: fewer calories and sugar, or less or no alcohol.
Food & Drink

Craft a Healthier Cocktail

Have your cocktail and sip it, too

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition | July 6, 2022
woman wearing blue light blocking photo by Microgen Dreamstime. Blue light-blocking glasses have been shown to spare our eyes from issues with the light from computers. Can they improve our sleep, too? 
Health

Can Blue Light-Blocking Glasses Improve Your Sleep?

They can help with computer screens, but sleep?

By Julie Corlissa, Harvard Health Blog | June 24, 2022
active granddad pushing a bike with grandson photo by Iryna Inshyna Dreamstime. Will wearing a brace help prevent injury and relieve aches and pains? We examine a variety of braces: ankle, knee, wrist; types; and more.
Health

Wearing a Brace: Advice from Mayo Clinic

To brace or not to brace

By Joel Luedke, Mayo Clinic | June 17, 2022
Health

Food forms impact nutrition

What forms of healthy foods are best for your nutrition?

By Matthew Kadey | May 27, 2022
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Food Finds

Tips for Cooking with Herbs

A powerful, easy, and tasty route to better health

By Mary-Jo Sawyer | May 20, 2022
In recent years, there's been a dramatic increase in genetic testing. The Harvard Health Blog looks at genetic testing: the pros and cons, times it may be indicated, types of testing, etc.
Health

Is Genetic Testing a Good Idea?

Here are the basics you should know

By Robert H. Shmerling, M.D., Harvard Health Blog | May 13, 2022
Green powders that you can mix into liquid are all the rage these days. Drinkable greens are trendy, but are they healthy? We dove into the science around green powder drinks to see if they are worth the money.
Food & Drink

Are Drinkable Greens Healthy or Just Disgusting?

A look behind the science around these green powders

By Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, EatingWell.com | May 6, 2022

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