Sarcopenia is the official medical term for gradual loss of muscle mass...

A reduction in dietary salt and an increased intake of omega-3 PUFA may reduce asthmatic attacks without also suppressing other parts of the immune system or causing other serious side effects as are frequently seen with the chronic use oral corticosteroids...

National and international health organizations recommend that we consume an average of 250 to 500 mg of EPA + DHA daily, yet adults in the US consume only about 90 mg per day, a far cry from the amounts recommended to support healthy hearts, eyes, and brains...

Spring is in high gear and what better time is there to do a quick bit of “spring cleaning” when it comes to your health and habits?

This quick and tasty dinner makes the most of spring market finds...

Omega-3 fatty acids can be a big part of your healthful aging diet because this type of fat helps decrease risk of cardiovascular disease, reduce internal inflammation that is an important component of type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and some types of cancer, and also plays a key role in maintaining active, healthy brain function.

In Better Than Before, habits expert Gretchen Rubin writes about an endless array of strategies that can make or break your good intentions...

We've found a few new snack bars that not only taste great, but are also made with whole grains and protein, without tons of sugar.

Lentils and chicken make the best combination. This delicious one-pot meal comes together quickly and finishes in the oven.

As you plan your daily meals and snacks, one important component of promoting physical health and a healthy, functioning brain as you age is the type and amount of fat you consume...

You’ve likely heard the recommendation to eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables daily for best health. New advice is leaning more towards eating 5 servings of each...

This deliciously-seasoned dish is easy to make and its aroma will draw everyone to the kitchen...

Dietitians often say that all foods can be part of a healthful eating plan; it’s moderation that matters. In Better Than Before, habits expert Gretchen Rubin questions whether this is true for everyone...

Most of us know what to do to be healthier. But knowledge doesn’t always lead to action. That’s where habits come in. When you make a healthful choice a habit, then it truly becomes part of your life...

The research is clear: beans are a superior choice to ground beef when it comes to fiber and saturated fat. Beans have almost half the calories, roughly 20 fewer grams of fat, and 6 grams more fiber than the same serving of ground beef...

This hearty winter soup will warm even the coldest February nights!

Plant-based eating patterns are linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems...

The time has come to abandon the failed weight control paradigms of the past, which are based on erroneous assumptions about calorie counting and attempts to boost a slowed metabolism...