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Q:  I know vitamins are important for health, but is there any case in which you can get too much of a vitamin? 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

Whether roasted over an open fire or puréed into potatoes (see page 7), versatile chestnuts are a nutritious, palate-pleasing choice. 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

Each year brings new findings that deepen our understanding of how nutrition and lifestyle shape health. In 2025, Tufts experts helped us interpret emerging science and highlight evidence-based strategies on topics that matter. From advances in brain and bone health to new insights on diabetes, fats, and the role of physical activity, these conversations reflected

We are living longer than ever, but 80 percent of older adults have at least one chronic health condition that may lower the quality of their life—or cut it short. Maintaining our health as we age is essential. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe

Researchers analyzing data from over 9 million participants concluded that people who had a heart attack, stroke, and heart failure during the 13 to 19 years of follow-up nearly always had at least one standard modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease. The risk factors studied were:  To continue reading this article or issue you

A study suggests many people misunderstand claims on supplement packages, leading them overestimte the helpfulness of the supplements. 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

Think you need a quick hit of protein after a workout? Missed a meal and looking for a healthy replacement? Trying to improve the healthfulness of your snacks? Marketers will tell you a protein bar is the answer. But beware: nearly all bars are ultraprocessed, and some are little more than glorified candy bars. What’s

Living longer will give you time to do more, see more, and enjoy more time with loved ones and friends—but only if you’re healthy enough to do so. Extending your lifespan (the number of years you live) is not enough. What you really want is maximize your “healthspan” (the number of years lived in good