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While sugar-sweetened beverages are generally recognized as being bad for our health, 100% fruit juice has a bit of a “health halo”—we assume it’s good for us because fruit is good for us. A recent analysis of available research suggests intake of 100% fruit juice is associated with weight gain, particularly in children. To continue […]

Do you like to move to the music? Dancing may be a good way to lose excess body weight and improve body composition. Researchers analyzed the results of 10 studies in which groups of people who took part in a dance intervention were compared to those who continued with their normal movement habits. The analysis […]

The benefits of physical activity are well-established. Not only can being physically active make you feel and perform better, but it can also reduce the risk of developing many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid […]

The American Heart Association (AHA) has defined a new syndrome—and strategies for addressing it—in the hopes of reducing the high rates of cardiovascular disease in the United States. Called Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome, this constellation of health conditions recognizes the strong connections among heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity. To continue reading this article or […]

Many restaurants now offer gluten-free menu options and grocery stores have gluten free offerings throughout. But is “going gluten-free” the right choice for you? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition […]

The research is clear: a diet high in ultraprocessed foods is associated with higher risk for overweight, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. These conditions are all risk factors for cardiovascular disease (the leading cause of death worldwide) and they increase risk for other diseases, including cancer, chronic kidney disease, and dementia. Limiting […]

A round 35 million Americans have type 2 diabetes. This often symptomless condition contributes to disorders like nerve damage, kidney disease, blindness, slow wound healing, and atherosclerosis (see page 4). There is no cure for type 2 diabetes, but it can be managed with medication, weight loss, and healthy lifestyle choices. With the help of […]

Regularly getting too little sleep has been associated with developing type 2 diabetes, so researchers set out to gather information on why this might happen. Thirty-eight women who usually got seven to nine hours of sleep a night were asked to cut their sleep time by one-and-a-half hours a night. Blood glucose and insulin levels […]

About half of Americans between the ages of 45 and 84 have some degree of atherosclerosis, and many don’t even know it. That’s worrisome because atherosclerosis can lead to a heart attack or stroke, as well as other life-threatening conditions, including kidney failure. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid […]

Fad diets for weight loss have been around for centuries and they don’t seem to be going away. Many recommend restricting one or more healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, or legumes. They may not be safe for all individuals and can be challenging to follow long term. We reviewed a few of today’s […]