• Pizza Study Shows Body Resilient to Pigging Out
  
  Ever felt guilty for that occasional binge on high-calorie, fatty foods? Relax: A new study of folks overindulging on pizza finds that if you're healthy and you don't "pig out" regularly, your body deals with it just fine.
• Strength Training Helps Build Muscle at Any Age
  
  Experts say we lose muscle mass starting at the age of 30 at the rate of about 10% per decade until we reach the age of 50, at which point the rate accelerates to 15% per decade, according to research conducted in Germany.
• The Best Supplements for People Over 50
  
  Experts say we should attempt to get all the vitamins and minerals we need from the foods we eat. But unfortunately, that's not possible for many of us who are on the go and don't take the time to prepare healthful meals every day.
• Study Offers New Information About Benefits of Coffee
  
  Coffee has been tied to many potential health benefits, but people should drink it for pleasure, and not disease prevention.
• Study Identifies Amount of Time to Fast Daily for Weight Loss
  
  Limiting food to a narrow window of time each day may help people shed some extra pounds, a small study finds.
• Childhood Obesity Quickly Harms Heart
  
  In a finding that suggests the seeds for heart disease are sown early in life, researchers report they found evidence of stiff, thickened arteries in children who had been obese as toddlers.
• High-Fiber, Low-Fat Diet May Beat Ulcerative Colitis
  
  A low-fat, high-fiber diet may improve the quality of life of patients with ulcerative colitis, a new study finds.
• Eating More Fruits, Vegetables Can Cut Diabetes Risk 25 Percent
  
  Eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods could lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, two new studies suggest. In one study, researchers looked at more than 9,700 people who developed type 2 diabetes and over 13,600 who didn't. Participants were from eight European...
• Texas Doctors Rank Riskiest Activities for Contracting Coronavirus
  
  The Texas Medical Association ranked 37 common activities on a scale of 1-10, with the higher numbers indicating those associated with the most risk of viral transmission.
• Foods Rich in Vitamin C to Boost Immune System
  
  It's important to build a healthy immune system at any time, but especially during the pandemic. Experts say that eating nutrient-rich foods is one way to increase your odds of staying healthy. And while no one has proven that vitamin C can stave off the coronavirus, many...
• Ways to Lose Quarantine Pounds
  
  Life in lockdown has led many to overeat and gain weight, a phenomenon referred to as the "COVID-15." But some small changes can get you back into shape, a weight management specialist suggests.
• Health Benefits of Eating Tomatoes
  
  While tomatoes are technically a fruit, nutritionally, they are classified as vegetables because of their low carbohydrate and sugar content. But they are extremely high in nutrients that improve heart health, vision and diabetes management. Tomatoes are also a well-known...
• Study: These Guidelines Will Help You Live Longer…
  
  Getting the recommended amount of exercise could cut your risk of early death, a new study indicates. U.S. government guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or at least 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic activity a week. They also suggest...
• How to Build Your Immunity During the Pandemic
  
  With states reopening, more people will be around others and exposed to potential infection risks. Experts say it is critical to boost your immune system so you can ward off the coronavirus and prevent serious disease.
• Exercise Can Save Nearly 4 Million Lives Each Year
  
  A new study from the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh reveals that regular exercise may prevent an average of 15% of deaths worldwide.
• 8 Foods That Help You Stay Young
  
  While we can't turn back the hands of time, we can slow down the aging process with a nutritious diet and exercise. Here are some natural foods that may help.
• Study: Dieting Doesn't Improve Your Health
  
  A two-year study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association revealed that dieting may be detrimental to long-term health.
• CrossFit Founder Selling Company
  
  Following backlash over his comments about the killing of George Floyd, Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit Inc., will sell the gym company he founded more than two decades ago, according to The Wall Street Journal.
• Telehealth May Help Rural Americans Keep Weight Off
  
  Although many people can lose weight, few maintain the loss. Could individual telephone support be the key to keeping extra pounds at bay?
• Healthier Meals Could Mean Fewer Heart Attacks, Strokes
  
  Sticking with a healthy diet can lower your risk for stroke and heart attack, a new study suggests.
• Study: Eating Before Bed Can Cause You to Gain Weight in Your Sleep
  
  If you have a late dinner and then head to bed, beware: You may gain weight while you sleep, a new study suggests.
• 6 Foods Men Should Eat for a Longer, Healthier Life
  
  It used to be a macho thing to brag you are a "meat and potatoes" man, but experts say that while these foods can be part of most diets, men should focus on eating less protein and more fruits and vegetables to live a long, healthy life.
• 6 Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
  
  Chia seeds may be one of the healthiest foods on the planet. They were used by the Aztec and Mayan cultures to provide energy.
• Top Anti-Anxiety Foods to Keep You Calm
  
  In times of stress, many people reach for food to calm their nerves. But unfortunately, eating the wrong foods - like sugary donuts and cake - may exacerbate anxiety and pack on the pounds, which will really make you miserable.
• America Is Getting Fatter
  
  Fatter wallets lead to fatter people, according to a new study. Researchers examined the link between nations' wealth and their obesity rates. They discovered citizens get plumper as their country gets richer.

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