Protein is everywhere right now — but researchers are asking whether constantly adding more is really the best strategy for healthy aging. A major review suggests that, for some people, the answer may lie in doing the opposite.

Selenium plays a role in many bodily processes, including reproduction, thyroid function, and protecting the body from free radicals and infection. But what it can do to slow brain aging got our attention, even in the event of stroke…

A drink many people reach for every day was tied to a surprisingly large increase in stomach cancer risk. Researchers also uncovered another clue that may help explain why this habit deserves a closer look.

Beets and leafy greens already have a nitric oxide story featuring support for blood vessels and blood pressure. Now scientists have found a second pathway in the gut linked to even broader cardiometabolic health benefits.

Vitamin C was largely written off as a cancer treatment decades ago. Now scientists are revisiting the story — and one overlooked difference may explain why the question never really went away.

Orange juice may have more going for it than vitamin C. Researchers found that a daily glass changed activity in genes tied to inflammation, blood pressure and metabolism. That’s worth raising your glass.

For decades, you probably chose low-fat milk and yogurt to protect your weight and cholesterol. But when researchers had people eat three servings of full-fat dairy every day, what happened wasn’t what conventional wisdom would predict…

Body fat, belly fat and muscle are often top of mind when we think about diet and healthy aging. But a new study suggests your daily coffee habit may be influencing all three — along with your metabolism.

A Chinese medicinal herb has been shown to not only block bone loss, but encourage bone growth. That’s great news for anyone with osteoporosis. Even better, the active compound responsible for that phenomenal bone support is also found in coffee beans…

Avocados are rich in nutrients and healthy fats that support heart health and, in moderation, aid in weight loss. Eat one a day, and it’s a healthy habit you won’t regret. Especially when you climb into the sheets every night…

Think you’re eating everything your heart needs? Surprisingly most people fall short on a very important group of heart-protective plant compounds, even when meeting standard recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake.

If caffeine gives your brain a jolt to get your morning started, might it also give your heart a jolt that could cause rhythm problems, like atrial fibrillation? That’s been the subject of debate. After following more than 300,000 coffee lovers for 4 years, there’s an answer…