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Tradition says that eating green cabbage on March 17 brings good luck. Perhaps the real luck is in rediscovering this commonly overlooked member of the cruciferous family of vegetables. Green cabbage is but one of a wide variety of cabbages, all of which are nutritious, versatile, affordable, and (“luckiest” of all) quick and easy to

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Choosing a healthy dietary pattern doesn’t mean you have to give up the joy of eating. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little as $18. And access all

Chances are you’ve experienced constipation at some point in your life. It’s one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints, affecting people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Constipation is typically defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week, along with stools that are hard, dry, difficult to pass, or accompanied by straining and

Preliminary data suggest that improving the quality of one’s diet may help reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain even if it doesn’t lead to weight loss. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition

In January of 2025, we reported on a study showing that the “weekend warrior” approach (getting the recommended amount of physical activity in just one or two days a week) was associated with similar health benefits as spreading activity out. Now, a study has found the same is true specifically for people with diabetes. To

In the year 440 BCE the Greek physician Hippocrates said, “let food be thy medicine and let thy medicine be food.” Today, that concept is getting a lot of attention, with everyone from influencers to government officials getting behind the concept. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign

Your chronological age (how old you are in years) may not be the same as your biological age (how your cells, organs, and tissues are aging). As you age, changes occur in your body that increase risk for diseases like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. What you eat may impact this biological aging.