Protein

Eat less protein

Protein-rich foods are trendy, but eating less protein may promote healthy aging

Young men have taken to eating 'boy kibble,' a hearty combo of ground beef and rice

Boy Kibble Beef

Here's how to still eat healthy at the airport and on a plane

Healthy Eating Flying

Many protein powders and shakes have high lead levels, Consumer Reports finds

What should you look for when picking a protein bar? Here are some suggestions

What are macros? An exercise and nutrition scientist explains

Macros Nutrition Diet

To avoid weight gain, eat a low-carb, plant-based diet, researchers say

Low-carb Diet Weight

Is brown rice really healthier than white rice? Here's what nutrition experts say

White vs. brown rice

High-protein diets can help people make healthier food choices, research shows

High-protein diets

The average American still eats too much sugar and red meat

American diet red meat

Here's everything you need to know about the weight-loss Optavia Diet

optavia diet info

These nut butter-filled Greek yogurts pack an extra protein punch

chobani nut butter greek yogurt

Surprising study finds red and white meat to be equally bad for cholesterol

meat cholesterol health

Children's Health

Too many kids in the U.S. are missing out on this healthy source of protein

american kids not eating seafood

This is exactly how much protein runners should be eating

Carroll - People Running and Exercising as Cherry Blossom Trees

Dunkin' debuts two new healthy breakfast bowls

dunkin healthy breakfast bowls

These healthy grab-and-go hard-boiled egg snacks are probably cooler than you are

peckish eggs

This protein bar hack turns your healthy snack into a dessert-like experience

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Hai Street Kitchen & Co. to launch new restaurant Wok Street

Wok Street

FDA mRNA flu shot

First mRNA-based flu vaccine approved by the FDA for older adults

National Wellness Month

National health observances like Wellness Month are no silver bullet, but they can help boost men's...

Philly Air Quality

Philly's poor air quality linked to higher asthma rates near industrial land, major roads

coffee consumption 5 cups

How much coffee is safe to drink? American Heart Association weighs in

Purchased - A man looking out the window feeling lonely

Why so many adults feel lonely and how to build stronger social connections

Couple Holding Hands

Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the U.S. healthcare system often prevents it

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