Nutrition

Nutrition

a man sitting on the bow of a sailboat.
Biological age is a better health indicator than the number of years you’ve lived, but it’s tricky to measure.
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Researchers found that the average penis increased in size from 4.8 inches in 1992 to 6 inches in 2021. But in some regions, they shrank.
It’s sustainable, nutritious and delicious. Scientists need to ramp up efforts to meet this urgent need.
“It's a liquid, but it’s not just a liquid."
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Millennials are reversing a 40-year decline in stroke deaths.
Metabolism and mitochondrial functioning seem to have far more to do with mental health than many people might expect.
A new study concludes that eating more carbohydrates reduces a person's risk of major depressive disorder.
The key to curbing sugar intake may lie in the gut rather than our tastebuds.
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People living in non-industrialized societies don't get pimples.
Certain cancers are striking earlier than they used to.
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Athletes often use creatine to boost performance and aid muscle recovery. Accumulating evidence suggests it could also help with depression.
Salt causes a dehydration-like state that encourages the conversion of the starch in the french fry to fructose.
An abstract image representing how Alzheimer's disease changes the brain
Alzheimer’s disease is frightening, but the right combination of lifestyle choices can reduce your risk.
A food safety researcher explains another way to know what’s too old to eat.
Wearable technology can help increase lifespan by changing what we know about our dietary needs and creating new ways to exercise.
The plant-like sea creatures contain a molecule that improves memory, learning, and even hair quality, according to a new study in mice.
Only 1% of corn grown is the U.S. is the type that people eat.
A study finds prescription medications and dangerous unlisted ingredients in ordinary supplements.
Even though the brain is only 2% of our total body mass, it consumes up to 25% of our energy.