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Menopause symptoms differ for every woman — and so does treatment

Most Americans are not getting enough dietary fiber — here's how to add it to your diet

High fiber diet

Is your coffee habit bad for your health? Here's what the research shows

Coffee health effects

8 healthy recipes for your Memorial Day weekend BBQ

Healthy BBQ Recipes

Thinking of trying intermittent fasting? Make sure it's the right diet for you

Intermittent fasting benefits

Taking fish oil supplements to improve heart health remains controversial

Fish oil controversy

Do you really need to drink 8 glasses of water a day?

Hydration Water Glasses

Nutrition is the foundation to a healthy lifestyle — but you don't have to give up all the foods you love

Healthy Meal

Better together: Partners up the odds of living healthy

Louis Bezich Relationships

Green, leafy vegetables boost muscle strength — here's how to add them to your diet

Leafy vegetables benefits

Americans have piled on the pounds during the COVID-19 pandemic

Weight gain during pandemic

Philly startup Simply Good Jars to be featured on Shark Tank's season premiere

Simply Good Jars

Drinking too many energy drinks can lead to a litany of health issues

Energy Drinks

Maximize nutrients by adding these cost-effective foods to your diet

Healthy Foods Chickpeas

Drinking lemon water is trendy, but is it as healthy as advocates tout?

Health Benefits Lemon Water

New approaches are needed to help teens eat enough vegetables, CDC says

Teens Junk Food

Artificial sweetener saccharin doesn't increase diabetes risk, researchers say

Artificial sweeteners in diet soda

A high-fiber diet does a whole lot more than relieve constipation

Fiber health benefits

The Mediterranean is the best diet for 2021, health experts say

Healthy Diets 2021

Make lifestyle changes to improve your health in 2021 – the pandemic proves you can

Healthy Habits 2021

New U.S. dietary guidelines may alter a memorable first birthday tradition

Toddlers Cake Guidelines

The biggest health trends of 2021 – from microgreens to redefined gym workouts

2021 trends microgreens

Gaining weight during the pandemic? You're not alone

Weight Loss 2021

Eating dried fruit can improve the quality of your overall diet, new study finds

Dried fruit can boost overall health

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