Milk optional in a balanced diet
For those who eat a balanced diet, drinking milk isn’t necessary for good health, according to Harvard Chan School experts.
Dark chocolate is best choice for health—but don’t turn it into medicine
Chocolate can be delicious and an expression of love, but can it also be healthy? It depends on the variety.
No one-size-fits-all diet for improving longevity
Identify whole foods you enjoy and make your own healthy eating pattern, says nutrition expert.
Rethinking dementia as preventable, not inevitable
There are many ways to prevent dementia—starting with convincing the public it can be done, says Harvard Chan School’s Albert Hofman.
Avoiding hidden sources of added sugars
To reduce the amount of sugar in their diets, people should pay attention to unexpected sources of added sugar such as sweetened beverages, cereals, and yogurts, according to experts.
Potatoes can be occasional part of healthy eating pattern
Potatoes may be reclassified from a vegetable to a grain in the federal government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030 because of the way their nutrient profile differs from that of other vegetables.
Low-carbohydrate diets emphasizing healthy, plant-based sources associated with slower long-term weight gain
Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates like refined…
Mindful eating can be antidote to stress
A growing body of research suggests that taking the time to savor meals rather than gulping them down on the go can improve health and well-being and promote a healthier relationship to food.
Examining the link between metabolism, mortality, and longevity
A new Harvard Chan School study has identified a group of metabolites associated with risk of mortality, and another group linked with longevity.
Researchers discover associations among PTSD, diet, and the gut microbiome
A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Chan School investigated the relationship between PTSD, diet, and the gut microbiome, and found that participants who adhered to a Mediterranean diet experienced decreased PTSD symptoms.
