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August 28, 2019 ByPatrick J. Skerrett, Former Executive Editor, Harvard Health Publishing Share Print This Page

February 1, 2022 ByMatthew Solan, Former Executive Editor, Harvard Men’s Health Watch Share Print This Page

People worried about their heart health must often change their diet to lose weight, get blood sugar under control and lower cholesterol levels.

Not that these practices aren’t great ways to relieve and manage stress, but since they sort of “steal the spotlight,” if you will, diet is often overlooked as part of the stress-fighting picture.

Muscat – A mobile game developed through research at Dhofar University is helping make healthy eating and active living easier for children to understand by turning everyday food and lifestyle choices into an interactive learning experience.

January 23, 2026 ByMaureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women’s Health Watch

When it comes to making New Year’s resolutions or, really, goals at any time of the year, it’s important to be realistic. And rather than focusing solely on weight loss at any cost, dietitians urge you to consider building nutrition habits that offer longer-term health benefits.

As the holiday feasting season approaches, you may be wondering if you can veer off from a healthy eating pattern and indulge a bit. But that depends. “Some people are more sensitive than others to salt, saturated fat, or added sugars. Blood pressure or cholesterol can be affected in as little as a few weeks…

Many of us use social media for information, inspiration, and connection, among other things. Whether we are looking for advice, entertainment, practical tips on what to cook for dinner, or information on the newest wellness trends, social media can provide what seems like unlimited content that appeals to our interests. Social media has become the…

Ilona Maher’s approach to food is refreshingly simple. She doesn’t cut carbs, skip treats or chase perfection. Instead, she looks for the joy in food and uses it as fuel to support her active body.