Eating more fruits and vegetables may help breast cancer survivors live longer
Women with breast cancer who consumed higher amounts of fruits and vegetables after their diagnosis were less likely to die during the study period than those with lower amounts of fruits and vegetables in their diets.
Is the paleo diet healthy? It’s complicated.
While some studies have suggested that the paleo diet—which focuses on “caveman” foods such as meat, produce, and nuts—may have health benefits, experts argue that the evidence is murky.
Pro-inflammatory diets may increase cardiovascular disease risk
People who eat diets known to promote chronic inflammation may have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease than people who eat anti-inflammatory diets.
Exploring the connection between U.S. diet and COVID-19 outcomes
Are Americans’ poor eating habits—which contribute to obesity—partly to blame for the country’s high rates of deaths from COVID-19?
Mindful Eating
What Is It? Mindful eating stems from the broader philosophy of mindfulness, a widespread, centuries-old practice used in many religions. Mindfulness is an intentional focus on one’s thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in the present moment. Mindfulness targets…
Mediterranean diet may lower Parkinson’s disease risk
People who closely followed a Mediterranean diet were less likely to develop early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, compared to those who ate less-healthy diets.
Helping babies get a nutritious start in life
Latifat Okara, MPH ’21, is raising awareness for mothers about the lifelong importance of serving healthy food to babies.
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.
Replacing unhealthy fats with olive oil could lower heart disease risk
People whose diets included at least a daily half tablespoon of olive oil had a lower risk of heart disease than those who did not consume it.