Healthy Eating Archive

Most Americans need more fiber, but going well beyond recommended amounts offers no proven added benefit and can cause uncomfortable side effects. Instead, boost fiber slowly and spread it out over the day, favor whole foods over supplements, and drink plenty of fluids.

Compared with regular yogurt, Greek yogurt delivers double the protein with fewer carbs—but also less calcium. Both types provide probiotics and are generally easier to digest than other dairy products. Look for unflavored versions or those with fewest added sugars, and limit saturated fat.

Breakfast can supply energy and nutrients at the time of day when the body’s metabolism works most efficiently. A nourishing morning meal can include some protein, fiber-rich carbs, and a fruit or vegetable—and it doesn’t have to be typical “breakfast food.”

A major study linked high intake of sugary drinks like soda, fruit juices, and sports drinks during teen years and early adulthood with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure in middle age. Replacing sweet drinks with water, milk, or whole fruit may help offset some of those risks.

Summer is a great time to take a hike, but it’s essential to make sure you’re prepared for the weather and conditions where you are. Hiking safely and planning ahead will make your trek more enjoyable.

The term “longevity” encompasses both living longer and staying in good health. Research consistently indicates that five lifestyle pillars promote longevity: movement, nutrition, sleep, stress reduction, and socialization. But it’s impossible to gauge which pillar counts most toward longevity.

Scientists are learning that chronic inflammation can raise people’s risk for cardiovascular disease much like established risk factors. The American College of Cardiology advocates measuring an inflammation marker called C-reactive protein in healthy people to reveal hidden heart disease risk.

Longevity (or healthspan) specialists focus on preventing age-related disease and extending people’s healthy years, rather than waiting to treat illness once it appears. Ideally, a longevity specialist focuses on proven health fundamentals before supplements and experimental therapies.

Intermittent fasting, a dietary pattern that alternates between periods of eating and fasting, has become a popular weight-loss approach. A 2026 scientific analysis suggests it may not work as well for weight loss as some people have thought.

Not only is our face our calling card to the world, its features evolved to mount immune system defenses, help ward off illness, and protect us in many ways. Our eyes, nose, mouth, and facial structure itself all contribute to our continued well-being.