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We’ve been told for decades that walking10,000 steps per day—or racking up 150 minutes ofphysical activity per week, no matter what method you choose—should be our goal. But a growing body of scientific evidence is shining a spotlight on the fact that you’ll start to accrue some serious gains at levels far lower than that. (For example, we learned last September thatwalking for 2 minutes after meals can help lower blood sugar....

Scientists have studied the potential effects of soy anddairy foodson breast cancer risk for decades, but the research is somewhat inconsistent. Researchers from Loma Linda University, in partnership with the National Cancer Institute and World Cancer Research Fund, sought to determine if either (or both) of these foods could actually impact one’s cancer risk. The study, published in theInternational Journal of Epidemiology, analyzed nearly 53,000 women over the age of 30 for eight years....

With how many weight-loss diets there are these days, it can be hard to tell fact from fiction. Researchers in New Zealand decided to take three popular diets and put them to the test. The Mediterranean diet,intermittent fastingand thepaleo dietwere compared for their effect on weight loss, blood pressure and more. Read on to see how they stack up. Don’t Miss:Best & Worst Diets of 2020 The Science A study recently published inThe American Journal of Clinical Nutritionlooked to sort out what diet is most conducive to weight loss....

ClosePictured Recipe:Peach Salad with Tomatoes & Raspberry VinaigretteDitching meat and leaning more on plant foods as a main protein source is gaining traction and popularity, especially lately. It is no secret that eating more plant-based foods offers avariety of potential health benefits, ranging from weight loss to lower risk of cancer. It seems like every month there is more and more evidence supporting plant-based eating, and a recent study reports particularly interesting findings on how plant proteins may be related to longevity....

We know thatyo-yo dietingand frequentblood sugar roller coastersdo a number on our bodies. This week, we’re learning more about the potential health harms related to fluctuations of another health factor: cholesterol. According to a study published July 5, 2023 in the journalNeurology,individuals who have high variability in their total cholesterol and triglyceride levels—meaning large changes throughout the lifespan—appear to be at higher risk for developing dementia later in life compared to their more steady-cholesterol peers....

The timing of diagnosis and initial treatment is so important because right now, the average diagnosis occurs when people have lost about 60% to 80% of the dopamine-producing neurons in their brain stems. A new study published May 2, 2023 in the journalNature Communicationsreveals another possible way we might be able to spot Parkinson’s disease early—and even before noticeable symptoms arise. According to this research,there are noticeable changes in the gut microbiota during the earliest stages of Parkinson’s disease, and this may help doctors diagnose and offer targeted treatment before the disease progresses further....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Did This Review Study Show?The Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Did This Review Study Show? The Bottom Line Close Photo:Adobe Stock Adobe Stock Uterine fibroids are one of the most common benign tumors in women of reproductive age. They also disproportionately affect women of color. But just because they’re benign does not mean they can’t have some negative consequences that affect quality of life....

Close Photo: Getty Images/Anastasiya Sviderska / EyeEm Chickpeas andhummusare delicious, nutritious options for snacks and meals. They can also be an important source of protein and nutrients, especially for people who follow avegetarianorveganeating pattern, However, it may be important to be choosy when it comes to what brands you buy. TheEnvironmental Working Group(EWG) recently conducted astudythat found several chickpea products contain more of the herbicide glyphosate than the benchmark for recommended daily consumption....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Was This Study Conducted?What Does This Study Show?How Does This Apply to Real Life? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Was This Study Conducted? What Does This Study Show? How Does This Apply to Real Life? ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesHere atEatingWell, we’ve promoted the virtues of a healthy, balanced diet since our inception. Getting the full range of necessary nutrients through food whenever possible is important on so many levels—from general health to disease prevention....

Fruit juices andnon-dairy milkshave long been touted as healthy alternatives to soda and dairy milk. However, a new study published on May 4th, 2023, in theJournal of Food Composition and Analysisfound that some of these popular beverages may contain potentially harmful levels oftoxic metals. The study analyzed 60 samples of fruit juices and non-dairy milks from popular brands and found that more than half contained levels of arsenic, cadmium and lead that exceeded the allowable limits for drinking water....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Was This Study Conducted?What Does This Study Show?How Does This Apply to Real Life? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Was This Study Conducted? What Does This Study Show? How Does This Apply to Real Life? Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Health is a tapestry woven with threads of genetics, lifestyle and environment. Scientists used to think that genes trumped lifestyle and that there was nothing you could do to change that....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Was This Study Conducted & What Did It Find?How Does This Apply to Real Life? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Was This Study Conducted & What Did It Find? How Does This Apply to Real Life? Close Photo:Alexandra Shytsman Alexandra Shytsman It’s no secret that here atEatingWell, we loveplant-based foods. From fruits, vegetables and whole grains to legumes, nuts and seeds, plant-based foods offer a host of nutrients, including complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals....

For people trying to prevent heart disease and lower their cholesterol levels, the widely accepted advice for years had been to cut down onsaturated fats, particularly those from animal sources and tropical oils (like palm and coconut oils). But as research evolved, we learned that refined carbohydrates (like sugar and white bread) are bigger contributors to high cholesterol than fat. In July 2020, researchers from theUniversity of South Floridapublished a review inBMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, which looked at studies involving individuals with a family history of high cholesterol, and came to the conclusion that a low-carb diet may be the best way for that group to protect against the development of full-blown heart disease....