Healthy swaps key to reducing red meat intake during the COVID-19 pandemic
If people opt to eat less red meat as a result of meat shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, it could be good for their health.
Nourish the body, support the immune system
Eating healthy food—along with getting adequate sleep, exercise, and managing stress—can help the body maintain a strong immune system.
‘Binge-watching’ TV not good for the waistline
Sitting glued to the TV for hours at a time – or “binge-watching” – appears to encourage overeating and obesity, according to Lilian Cheung, lecturer and director, health promotion and communication for the Department of Nutrition at Harvard…
Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate now available in 15 languages
For immediate release: April 27, 2015 Boston, MA ─ The Healthy Eating Plate—a simple, visual meal-planning guide that addresses important deficiencies in the U.S. government’s MyPlate icon—has now been translated into 14 new languages by its developers at…
A spot to savor in Kresge Cafeteria
July 9, 2014 -- The deep pink of watermelon, the sharp crunch of carrots, the cool scent of fresh mint—these are some of the things that Lilian Cheung is hoping people will focus on while eating at the…
New diabetes prevention website launched to stop growing epidemic in Asia
The Asian Diabetes Prevention Initiative, a joint effort between Harvard School of Public Health and the National University of Singapore Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, provides science-based evidence for policy makers and public to reverse spread…
‘Binge-watching’ TV may be harmful to health
Settling into a comfortable chair to “binge-watch” multiple episodes of your favorite TV show for hours may be hazardous to your health over the long-term, according to Lilian Cheung, lecturer and director, health promotion and communication for the…
Panelists examine effects of stress on health at Forum talk
March 8, 2013 -- Most Americans say they have higher stress levels than they believe are healthy, according to the American Psychological Association’s recent Stress in America survey. One in three report living with extreme stress. Such stress can…
New poll shows U.S. public supports continued investment in Federal Nutrition Assistance Program
Respondents Support Incentivizing Purchase of Healthy Foods, Restricting Purchase of Sugary Drinks For immediate release: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Boston, MA – A new poll from researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) shows that the U.S. public…
Can soda with fiber fight fat?
Does adding dietary fiber to soda make it healthier than regular soda? Not necessarily, according to two nutrition experts at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). Walter Willett and Lilian Cheung commented in a November 15, 2012 Time.com…