Health

Behind every skinny Margarita, virgin drink or mocktail is a desire for a healthier cocktail: fewer calories and sugar, or less or no alcohol.
Food & Drink

Craft a Healthier Cocktail

Have your cocktail and sip it, too

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition | July 6, 2022
woman wearing blue light blocking photo by Microgen Dreamstime. Blue light-blocking glasses have been shown to spare our eyes from issues with the light from computers. Can they improve our sleep, too? 
Health

Can Blue Light-Blocking Glasses Improve Your Sleep?

They can help with computer screens, but sleep?

By Julie Corlissa, Harvard Health Blog | June 24, 2022
active granddad pushing a bike with grandson photo by Iryna Inshyna Dreamstime. Will wearing a brace help prevent injury and relieve aches and pains? We examine a variety of braces: ankle, knee, wrist; types; and more.
Health

Wearing a Brace: Advice from Mayo Clinic

To brace or not to brace

By Joel Luedke, Mayo Clinic | June 17, 2022
Health

Food forms impact nutrition

What forms of healthy foods are best for your nutrition?

By Matthew Kadey | May 27, 2022
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Food Finds

Tips for Cooking with Herbs

A powerful, easy, and tasty route to better health

By Mary-Jo Sawyer | May 20, 2022
In recent years, there's been a dramatic increase in genetic testing. The Harvard Health Blog looks at genetic testing: the pros and cons, times it may be indicated, types of testing, etc.
Health

Is Genetic Testing a Good Idea?

Here are the basics you should know

By Robert H. Shmerling, M.D., Harvard Health Blog | May 13, 2022
Green powders that you can mix into liquid are all the rage these days. Drinkable greens are trendy, but are they healthy? We dove into the science around green powder drinks to see if they are worth the money.
Food & Drink

Are Drinkable Greens Healthy or Just Disgusting?

A look behind the science around these green powders

By Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, EatingWell.com | May 6, 2022
happy senior woman on sofa, drinking tea to preserve health
Health

No Matter the Age or Stage — Health & Medical Safety Matter

April 25, 2022
"Zoodles" - noodles made from zucchini. Pasta may not be as unhealthy as we thought, and we can add these pasta alternatives to our plate for better health and tasty variety.
Food & Drink

Pasta Alternatives for Health and Variety

From whole wheat to ‘zoodles,’ here’s how to supplement this favorite food

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition | April 8, 2022
A balanced diet can include wild game meat.
Food & Drink

Wild for Game Meats

What you should know about this healthy, sustainable alternative

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition | March 18, 2022

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