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Fats Oils Healthy Diet Healthy Living

Healthy soy? Really?

A new kind of soy is supposed to stop you from worrying about its effects… it even has a new name that’s supposed to sound healthy. But does it work?

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Healthy Diet

The holiday treat you shouldn’t feel guilty about

Ham, mashed potatoes, cheesy casseroles, rolls and sweets are all traditional holiday fare that aren’t so diet friendly. But there could be nutritional bright spots on your holiday table: Keep and eye out for these lipid-lowering nuts that help decrease cholesterol…

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Blood Pressure Healthy Aging Heart Health

The artery plaque most likely to trigger a heart attack

Most of us think heart attack risk comes down to clogged arteries. But a more immediate threat may be plaque that’s vulnerable to rupture. The good news? Several of the risks tied to dangerous plaque are ones you can change.