Nutrition
Featured Articles : Nutrition
H20 for healthy aging
Water is essential for just about every function in our bodies, from keeping our organs working properly to regulating our...
NIH Research, Healthy Aging, Nutrition
Healthy habits that last a lifetime: How to practice responsive feeding
Feeding time can be hard for new parents, especially since babies can’t use words to tell you when they’re hungry...
Child Development, Nutrition
Preventing childhood obesity: Program for first-time parents promotes healthy growth in firstborn babies and their siblings
An NIH-funded study called Intervention Nurses Start Infants Growing on Healthy Trajectories (INSIGHT), has been shown to support healthy weight...
Child Development, Nutrition
Eat fruit and vegetables, live longer
Most of us know that eating fruits and vegetables is good for our health. But a new study from the...
Nutrition
What you do now can prevent heart disease later
Jennifer Robinson, M.D., studies cholesterol and cholesterol drug therapies with support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute....
Cholesterol, Nutrition
Red meat and the risk of heart disease
Lean red meat in moderation is a great source of protein, iron, vitamin B12, and zinc. But too much red...
Heart Diseases, Nutrition
DASH: Eat your way to lower blood pressure
What is DASH? DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This eating plan is based on research studies sponsored...
Blood Pressure, DASH Eating Plan, Nutrition
Cholesterol: The good, the bad, and the unhealthy
We hear about cholesterol in the news, in diets, and on advertisements. But what exactly is it? Cholesterol is a...
Cholesterol, Nutrition
Can potassium help your heart?
Potassium is a mineral in your body that helps your nerves and muscles work. A recent study provides early evidence...
Cardiovascular Disease, Nutrition
Going gluten-free: Life with celiac disease
Celiac disease is a digestive condition and autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine. Celiac disease can also affect the...
Celiac Disease, Nutrition, Autoimmune DisordersPersonal Story
Love and life without gluten
Rose Perry and Jack Gottschalk are partners. They also both have celiac disease, an immune condition in which you have...
Celiac Disease, Nutrition, Autoimmune Disorders, Personal Story