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The holiday season really is the worst time of year for dieting

During the holiday season, 75% find themselves eating more often throughout the day and 76% find their eating habits also changing more often throughout the day than any other time...

Consumption of this popular fruit may reduce dementia risk: study

University of Cincinnati researchers tracked the participants' long-term memory, mood, and metabolic health over the 12-week study.

Is lemon water really a good detox? The science behind the trendy claims

While the outlook on fashionable infused water is decidedly mixed, one fact is irrefutable: Water is good for your health.

Are you eating enough of this healthy diet staple? It comes in a can, but experts swear it's essential

When most people think of the so-called "superfoods" recommended for healthy living, something out of a can doesn't generally come to mind.

Scientist settles 'good vs. bad carbs' debate — here's what you really should eat

"It’s tempting to think of all carbohydrate foods as interchangeable,” study author Keith Ayoob said. “But these foods are categorized within different food groups for a reason."

I'm a dietitian from Spain — here's how to follow the Mediterranean diet in 6 easy steps

Now, here's something the Europeans got right.

Foods that mimic Ozempic revealed — the best ones for weight loss

Health experts know there are plenty of high-fiber foods that have an effect on the body very similar to Ozempic and other new weight-loss drugs.

Satisfy your carvings this Halloween with pumpkin seeds — a secret 'superfood' with spooky-good health benefits

Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of fiber, antioxidants and minerals, including manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and iron.

Mediterranean diet provides 'relief' to PTSD sufferers: study

Add PTSD therapy to the long list of health benefits enjoyed by Mediterranean dieters.

The real reason for picky eaters: Food aversions are 'survival mechanisms'

Broccoli haters now have an even better excuse to avoid greens: Survival.

10 foods that need to be refrigerated — but not everyone does

Only the coolest home chefs know these refrigeration tips.

Vegan food isn’t ‘manly’ enough, according to men — researchers want to change that

"Perhaps if we used even more masculine language to describe this food, we could make men more willing to eat it."

Viral ‘pineapple sleep hack’ is good — but eating this before bed is even better: expert

Fruit-happy snackers have credited the tangy tropical treat with helping them achieve “the best sleep ever,” owing to its melatonin-boosting properties.

Why fish oil supplements are basically worthless: study

The labels on fish oil supplements make health claims that are completely unsubstantiated by any research, according to a recent review by experts.

What you should order at McDonald's, according to dietitians

Everyone's lovin' it -- even dietitians.

Eat these 3 common foods for a natural energy boost: health expert

Put down the carafe of coffee, extra large energy drink or sugary snack and consider these three natural energy boosters next time you're struggling to keep your eyes open.

Genius almond milk hack could save big bucks on pricey dairy-free drink

If you're an almond milk drinker, you're going to go nuts over this hack.

How you eat 800 extra calories working from home — and what to do about it

This might be tough to swallow — but working from home could be making you fat.

New weight loss drug could provide exercise, metabolism boost in a pill: study

US pharmacy researchers have developed and tested a new drug that could help humans lose weight simply by convincing the body's muscles that they are working out.

How Big Tobacco created America's junk food diet and obesity epidemic

Many addictive junk foods were created by the same companies that brought us addictive cigarettes.