Eating Disorder Recovery Is More Than a Number on the Scale

A review of 60 studies found nutrition recovery is often measured through weight or BMI, even though healing can involve eating flexibility, daily functioning and quality of life.

Jul 8, 2026

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Time-Restricted Eating May Help Some People Keep Weight Off

A small randomized trial follow-up found early and late eight-hour eating windows helped adults maintain modest weight loss one year later, though all participants also received Mediterranean diet guidance.

Jul 8, 2026

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3 min read

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Mediterranean-Style Eating May Support Well-Being as We Age

A study of adults over 50 found that greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was associated with higher psychological well-being before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 9, 2026

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2 min read

Teen Sleep May Play a Role in Blood Sugar Stability

A study of healthy 18-year-olds found longer sleep was linked with fewer next-day blood sugar swings, but researchers say diet, activity and daily routines may also play a role.

Jul 6, 2026

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3 min read

Nutrition Science

Vitamin Levels May Be Linked to Asthma Lung Function

An observational study found higher vitamin A levels were linked with better lung function in children and adults with asthma, while vitamin D showed similar links in adults.

Jul 6, 2026

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Nutrition Science

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Your Mouth May Help Unlock Beetroot’s Blood Pressure Effects

A short-term study found that sugary gum increased nitrite production after beetroot juice, but researchers say it is not a blood pressure strategy.

Jun 22, 2026

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Fish Oil Supplements May Not Deliver on Brain Health Promise

A two-year clinical trial found that high-dose DHA supplements raised omega-3 levels in the brain but did not improve memory, cognition or Alzheimer’s-related brain shrinkage.

Jun 24, 2026

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A Longevity Diet Study Complicates the ‘More Protein’ Message

A new mouse study suggests protein source and amino acid balance may matter for healthy aging, but the findings do not prove people should eat less protein or take methionine supplements.

Jun 26, 2026

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Mediterranean-Style Eating May Support Well-Being as We Age

A study of adults over 50 found that greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was associated with higher psychological well-being before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 9, 2026

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2 min read

Small Diet Changes May Support Health Without Raising Food Costs

A modeling study in Scottish adults found that modest swaps away from some meat and dairy could improve diet quality, support public health goals and lower food-related environmental impacts without increasing overall diet costs.

Jul 9, 2026

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2 min read

Small Diet Changes May Support Health Without Raising Food Costs

Eating Disorder Recovery Is More Than a Number on the Scale

A review of 60 studies found nutrition recovery is often measured through weight or BMI, even though healing can involve eating flexibility, daily functioning and quality of life.

Jul 8, 2026

•

2 min read

Time-Restricted Eating May Help Some People Keep Weight Off

Jul 8, 2026

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3 min read

Creatine May Help Depression, but the Evidence Is Still Split

A review of five randomized trials found mixed results when creatine was added to standard depression treatment, with possible benefit in some studies and no effect in others.

Jul 7, 2026

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2 min read

Creatine May Help Depression, but the Evidence Is Still Split

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Eating Disorder Recovery Is More Than a Number on the Scale

Time-Restricted Eating May Help Some People Keep Weight Off

Mediterranean-Style Eating May Support Well-Being as We Age

Teen Sleep May Play a Role in Blood Sugar Stability

Vitamin Levels May Be Linked to Asthma Lung Function

Most Popular

Your Mouth May Help Unlock Beetroot’s Blood Pressure Effects

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Deliver on Brain Health Promise

A Longevity Diet Study Complicates the ‘More Protein’ Message

Latest Posts

Mediterranean-Style Eating May Support Well-Being as We Age

Small Diet Changes May Support Health Without Raising Food Costs

Eating Disorder Recovery Is More Than a Number on the Scale

Time-Restricted Eating May Help Some People Keep Weight Off

Creatine May Help Depression, but the Evidence Is Still Split

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