Mauricio Eberle Morales

Fat. It seems we’re always trying to avoid gaining it or avoid eating it. But, when it comes to dietary fats, some are actually good for our health—and some are essential. We talked to our editor-in-chief, Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, to get the skinny on dietary fats. To continue reading this article or issue you […]

Steps: 1. In a bowl, combine yogurt, basil, salt, and pepper until blended. 2. Add chicken, blueberries, celery, and scallions and toss until evenly coated. 3. Arrange lettuce leaves on serving platter and top with chicken mixture, dividing evenly between lettuce leaves. 4. Top with almonds. To continue reading this article or issue you must

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It is diagnosed by the presence of at least three of five risk factors: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high waist circumference, low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, and high levels of triglycerides. Researchers set out

High blood pressure is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, so treating it is an important strategy for preventing heart attack and stroke. The target for individuals taking medication for high blood pressure is generally less than 130/80 mmHg. But there is little data on whether or not this target is appropriate for individuals

A small study suggests it is possible to reduce one’s intake of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs). UPFs (packaged foods containing refined components like white flour and isolated protein and additives with few, if any, whole ingredients) make up almost 60 percent of the average American diet. High intake of these foods (especially paired with low intake

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