The idea of fasting is alien to many of us—it brings to mind long periods of hunger…feeling uncomfortably weak…even faint. But fasting has been practiced—with wonderful results—for hundreds ...

For the last few years, everywhere you turn, you see products containing the acai (ah-SIGH-ee) berry, a fruit harvested from a type of palm tree common in the rainforests of Brazil. It’s in suppleme...

This simple pasta dish is quick to make and scrumptious to eat. It’s best to use a high-quality extra-virgin olive oil. ¼ cup dried porcini mushrooms ½ pound uncooked penne pasta (about 2 rounde...

My friend was shocked when her veterinarian told her that the dog she had recently adopted wasn't getting enough exercise to stay healthy. And it wasn’t even overweight! But the vet explained that ...

Beyond adding to the obesity problem in the US, sugar can also be harmful to our brains, according to a new study. This research found that a diet high in fructose, a common type of sugar, may impair...

Yawning your way through the day? If you’re watching your diet, watch out—because your sleep-deprived brain may make you crave candy, chips and other junky food, recent research suggests. The new...

He Dropped 185 Pounds and Kept It Off It’s not easy to lose weight—and it’s even harder to keep it off. Only about 20% of people who lose weight manage to keep it off for a year or more. Pete ...

Have you heard the news that eating beans and other legumes might actually make women happier? The reason isn’t clear, but I suspect that it has less to do with enjoyment of sophomoric jokes about â...

If you have eaten in a Japanese restaurant, you have probably tasted miso, the fermented bean paste that is the base of your miso soup. If you are like most people, you may consume this healthful comb...

We’ve all been hearing for years now that using a pedometer—a small, lightweight gadget that fits in your pocket or attaches to your waistband and counts your steps—is an easy way to motivate ou...