Diet

social media health advice

Almost half of Americans take health, wellness advice from social media – but should we?

Americans need a new model for healthy living, Cooper Health VP says

New model for healthy living

Three weeks of a healthier diet could help reduce depression in young adults, study suggests

Healthy eating depression study

Mushrooms may lower risk of prostate cancer, study says

Mushrooms prostate cancer

Jefferson Health, MANNA team up to deliver meals to diabetics

MANNA diabetics meals

Children 5 and younger should only drink milk and water, scientists recommend

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Fast food may be a factor in rising teen depression, study finds

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A high-fat diet during pregnancy may prevent Alzheimer's disease in children

high fat diet alzheimers

Men gain more weight during freshman year than women, study finds

Burger Fries

The keys to getting in shape for men in their 30s and 40s

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New cholesterol study may lead you to ask: Pass the eggs, or pass on the eggs?

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Are eggs healthy? New study warns against eating too many

Eggs Heart Disease Cholesterol

The keys to getting in shape for women in their 30s and 40s

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Navigating the 'nutrition' specialties, and why you may be looking for a registered dietitian

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Let them eat more fat? Researcher argues that a balance of types of fat is the key

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Can a low-carb diet lead to an earlier death?

Carbohydrates

Increased fasting could lead to a longer life

Out to dinner with menu

‘Time-restricted’ eating could lead to weight loss, controlled appetite

Study: No, enjoying that full-fat ice cream won't kill you

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Are you drinking the right amount of coffee?

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Hate eating your veggies? Maybe you only need one

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Penn study: Sleep may explain link between fish consumption, intelligence

Should I really stick to the 2,000-calories-per-day diet?

Are some apple varieties better for you than others?

Eat fat to live longer, new report suggests

Study: Vegans and vegetarians may be more prone to depression

Study: Walnuts can quiet that part of your brain that makes you want to eat like crap

Reese’s-flavored Krispy Kreme donuts hit stores Friday, but good luck finding one in Philly

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Apparently, Mediterranean diets only work for the rich

Study: Women who are more attractive than husbands less motivated to diet

Woman Diet

Eat your way to good health: the anti-inflammatory diet decoded

Fruits and Veggies

Free dietitian services available at ShopRite locations

Matthew Whipple ShopRite dietitian

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