Health

By the editors at EatingWell.com Mercury in fish, BPA in food-storage containers, and the list goes on. We hear so much about toxic compounds that reach our food that it’s easy to become afraid of eating, well, anything. But it’s important to keep things in...

If you want to preserve your bones as you age, don’t skimp on vitamin-K rich foods, like deep-green vegetables. While we usually think of calcium – found in dairy products, greens, and fortified products like soy products – as the main nutrient essential for bone...

Why too many burgers and steaks might shorten your life. Red meat isn’t just a type of food – it’s a deep-rooted part of our culture. Many of us were raised at a time when no dinner was complete without a hearty portion of meat and potatoes. Every July 4, we fill our...

As cold and flu season ramps up, we’re reminded how common the “common cold” truly is. The average adult experiences two to four colds per year, with symptoms that can linger seven to 10 days. Most colds get better without treatment, but many people searching for a...

Some muscle mass loss with aging is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you have to end up with sarcopenia, a condition in which loss of muscle mass is associated with a decline in muscle function, according to Roger Fielding, Ph.D., director of the Nutrition, Exercise...

8 Secrets to a Good Night’s Sleep After a night spent tossing and turning, you wake up feeling like a couple of the Seven Dwarves: sleepy… and grumpy. Restless nights and weary mornings can become more frequent as we get older and our sleep patterns change –...