What Food Expiration Dates Really Mean for Safety

Why this matters: Understanding food expiration dates can prevent unnecessary waste and ensure food safety. What you can do: Use your senses to check for spoilage and…

Eating This Many Servings of Whole Grains Each Day May Improve Heart Health, Research Shows

What we’re talking about: A new study suggests that eating four to six servings of whole grains a day may offer the greatest heart-health benefits. Why it…

Too Much Light Exposure Before Bed Could Increase Your Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke

What we’re talking about: A new study found that exposure to even dim light at night was associated with adverse heart events and a thickening of the…

What to Know About ‘Peakspan,’ the New Aging Metric Scientists Are Talking About

Why this matters: Peakspan highlights the importance of maintaining peak health across different life stages. What you can do: Focus on small, healthy lifestyle changes to potentially…

Taking the Stairs May Lower Your Risk of Dying From Heart Disease, Research Suggests

Why this matters: Choosing the stairs is a simple way to get more physical activity that supports your cardiovascular health. What you can do: Opting for stairs…

Can You Delay Menopause? Experts Explain What’s Actually Possible

Why this matters: Delaying menopause is gaining attention for its potential to prevent diseases and improve longevity. What you can do: Regular exercise and a balanced diet…

Nearly Half of Americans Don’t Know This Food Can Raise Colorectal Cancer Risk

Why this matters: Regular consumption of processed meats is linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer. What you can do: Swapping processed meats for protein options…

Research Shows Keto Diet May Benefit Liver Health and Blood Sugar in People With Obesity

What we’re talking about: A new study found that the keto diet improved measures of metabolic health in people with obesity more than plant-forward diets. Why it…

New Research Says How Hard You Exercise May Matter More Than How Long

What we’re talking about: A new study found that sprinting had a much greater immediate effect on certain molecules in the blood than 90 minutes of moderate…

Science Says Eating a Handful of Nuts a Day May Lower Your Risk of High Blood Pressure

What we’re talking about: A new study found an association between eating an ounce of nuts a day and a lower risk of high blood pressure. Why…