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Could Eating a Little Less Help You Age Better?

When calorie restriction comes up in conversations about longevity, it can sound pretty extreme. Eat significantly less, stay hungry, and maybe you’ll live longer. But newer research suggests the...

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Your DNA Isn’t Your Destiny — Here’s Where Diet Comes In

We tend to think of our genes as something we’re simply stuck with. You inherit a certain set from your parents, and that’s the hand you’re dealt. But having a gene isn’t always the same thing as...

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Why Singing May Be Surprisingly Good for Your Brain

You probably don’t think of singing along to a favorite song as something you’re doing for your brain. But whether it’s in the car, in the shower, or with other people, singing engages a surprisingly...

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Should You Be Worried About Erythritol? Here’s What to Know

Erythritol has become a go-to sweetener in everything from low-sugar protein bars and drinks to keto-friendly desserts. It provides sweetness with very few calories and little effect on blood sugar,...

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The Bedroom Habit That Could Be Affecting Your Heart Health

When we think about getting better sleep, we usually focus on the obvious things: getting enough hours, putting the phone down, and going to bed at a reasonable time. But there’s another part of your...

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That Avocado Oil Snack May Not Be as Healthy as You Think

If you’ve been reaching for chips, mayo, or salad dressing because they’re made with avocado oil, there’s a good chance the oil is part of the appeal. Avocado oil is rich in heart-healthy...

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U.S. Military Members Share Their Favorite Ways to Get Focus and Energy

Creating a healthy, balanced life looks different for everybody. Military members have an exceptional demand on their health — both physically and mentally — so we spoke to some of them to find out...

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The Surprising Connection Between Belly Fat and Cellular Aging

We already know that carrying more fat around the abdomen can affect metabolic health. But researchers are learning more about what may be happening inside that fat tissue, and how it could change as...

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Why You Shouldn’t Trust the Calorie Burn on Your Fitness Tracker

You finish a workout, check your wrist, and see that you burned 500 calories. It looks precise enough that it’s easy to assume your fitness tracker knows exactly how much energy you used. It doesn’t....

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Could Fermented Foods Help Support Healthy Aging?

Yogurt, kefir, kimchi, miso, and other fermented foods have been eaten around the world for centuries. More recently, they’ve become the subject of growing research into the gut microbiome and how it...

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A Simple Breathing Trick That Can Help Calm Your Stress Response

When you’re stressed, your body often reacts before you’ve had time to talk yourself down. Your heart beats faster, your breathing gets shorter, and you can feel physically wound up even when you know...

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Why McDonald’s Burgers Don’t Rot — and What It Actually Means

You’ve probably seen the photos: a McDonald’s burger that’s been sitting around for months or even years and somehow still looks recognizable. The explanation that usually follows is much more...

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There’s a Mold Toxin in Some Everyday Foods. Should You Be Worried?

Coffee, raisins, cereal, spices, wine. They probably don’t strike you as foods that have much in common, but they can all contain small amounts of a naturally occurring mold toxin called ochratoxin A....

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Why Creatine Is Getting So Much Attention for Healthy Aging

For years, creatine was mostly associated with bodybuilders and gym bags. Now it’s showing up in conversations about healthy aging, women’s health, muscle preservation, and even brain health. And...

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3 Kitchen Staples Getting Attention From Longevity Researchers

You don’t need a supplement stack or a biohacker’s budget to eat with longevity in mind. Some of the more interesting nutrition research is looking at foods and ingredients that can fit surprisingly...

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Why Your Brain Makes Healthy Eating Harder Than It Should Be

You probably make fewer conscious food decisions than you think. What you grab for a snack, how much you eat, even what you order for lunch can be shaped by habits and your surroundings before you’ve...

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10 Healthy Costco Snacks That Are Easy for On-The-Go

Clean Plates Life is busy, and sometimes, there are just not enough hours in the day to prepare and make snacks that are healthy and on-the-go friendly. Thanks to the magic of a beloved bulk warehouse...

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Seriously Smart Ways to Give Yourself a Boost When You Hit That Afternoon Slump

It’s 2 p.m., and you’ve read the same email line four times, your eyelids are heavy, and you’re dreaming of snuggling in your bed at home. Unfortunately, you still have two hours of work and a report...

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GLP-1 Drugs Don’t Work the Same Way for Everyone — Your Diet May Be Part of Why

One of the most interesting things about GLP-1 medications is how differently people respond to them. One person may lose a significant amount of weight and barely think about food. Another may lose...

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What to Do When Your Workouts Stop Paying Off as You Age

You can be doing all the things that used to work—exercising regularly, eating well, staying active—and still reach a point where your body doesn’t seem to respond quite the same way. Strength gains...

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