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4 min readAs a registered dietitian, one of the most common grocery shopping concerns I hear goes something like this: “I stood in the aisle, flipped the box over, and had no idea what I was looking at.” If that sounds familiar, you’re in good company, and I’m here to help. Nutrition labels can feel dense and confusing, but they’re actually one of the most useful tools you have for understanding your food.The label is much different from the front of the package, which is marketing. Words like “natural,” “made with real fruit,” or “supports immunity” are designed to catch…

5 min readKey PointsTea drinking may be part of a bone-healthy lifestyle, scientists find.A recent study linked tea drinking to higher bone density, while excessive coffee drinking was linked to lower bone density.Here, experts break down the findings.Many of us start our mornings with a steaming cup—or a few—of coffee or tea. But it turns out your daily dose of caffeine could be a more important part of your morning routine than you may realize. In fact, new research reveals it could be affecting your bone health.Meet the experts: Melissa Prest, D.C.N., R.D.N., spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and…

5 min readBread is a staple of the American diet, but not all loaves are created equal. Each has its own distinct nutritional profile to consider, not to mention a specific taste and texture! And while you probably already know that white bread isn’t the healthiest bread, it can get more confusing when you start considering the alternatives: Tangy sourdough? Earthy pumpernickel? Chewy whole grain?If you’ve narrowed it down to wheat bread vs. rye bread, you might be wondering which is better for you. Turns out, there’s a lot to consider. “Wheat and rye are both popular bread choices, but…

6 min readWe all want to live as long as possible—and ideally, we’ll feel as amazing as we can while we’re here. But is that a lofty dream or an achievable reality? A new study in the journal Nature Medicine (happily!) suggests that the answer is the latter, and it spells out one important habit that can help you enjoy healthy longevity.Researchers studied the diet patterns, age, and health outcomes of more than 100,000 adults using data from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study. After 30 years of follow-up, 1 in 10 participants reached age 70…

2 min readKey PointsA July recall of frozen berries has been expanded to include more products.The berries may be contaminated with E. coli, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Here’s how to tell if your bag is impacted.Shopping for produce has been fraught during the season of cyclosporiasis and salmonella outbreaks. Now, a July recall of frozen berries potentially contaminated with E. coli bacteria has been expanded to include more products.On July 3, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. issued a frozen blueberry recall affecting bags distributed to certain Publix locations. According to a new announcement made by…

5 min readIt’s a familiar rite of passage: You hit the big 5-0, and suddenly life feels a little harder. Maybe the grocery bags are starting to feel like lead, you’re a bit more winded after climbing the stairs, or you now let out a groan when getting up off the couch. These might all be normal changes that can happen with age, but that doesn’t mean that you have to accept them.There’s one powerful healthy aging habit that can help you counteract the newfound creaks that come with getting older: regularly lifting weights. And it’s never too late to…

4 min readKey PointsNew research reveals that nearly 75% of women are technically wearing the wrong shoe size.Poorly fitting shoes can lead to foot pain, cut off circulation, and other issues.Podiatrists explain what that means for you and how to ensure you’re wearing the right size. Foot health is determined by many factors, and a big one is how well—or not so well—our shoes fit. Many of us don’t give this point a whole lot of thought, though. After all, when’s the last time you used that old-school shoe-sizer before you made your purchase?But as a new study published in…

5 min readKey PointsNew research links mindfulness, optimism, and gratitude with lowered blood pressure. Doctors stress using mindfulness as one tool in combination with other parts of a blood pressure management plan. There’s not just one way to tap into it—there are many ways you can work mindfulness into your day.Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, a condition that raises your risk of serious complications like heart attack and stroke. Unfortunately, most adults with high blood pressure don’t have it well controlled, which can lead to damage to arteries and blood vessels over time.While blood pressure management…

4 min readKey PointsA new study found that night owls are more likely to report work-life balance issues and symptoms of depression and anxiety.Participants’ mental health problems may, in part, be downstream of their work-life balance issues.Experts recommend ensuring you’re getting enough sleep if you’re the type to stay up late.It’s no secret that some people wake up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, while others have their best thoughts while burning the midnight oil. This tendency to get up earlier or stay up later—a phenomenon known to scientists as “chronotype” or “circadian type”—seems innocuous enough.But a growing body of research suggests this…

4 min readKey PointsA new study found that 300 mg of caffeine had no effect on participants’ cognitive performance.While past studies have found caffeine to be helpful, other issues like participants’ chronobiology, habitual caffeine intake, and other confounding factors may have been at play.Experts explain why chronobiology may sway the results.Every day, millions of Americans have a cup of coffee—or tea, or matcha, or other caffeinated beverage—to jump-start their day. And many believe it makes a big difference, whether they need physical energy to perform manual labor or the sustained focus necessary for a desk job.But while experts agree caffeine…