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.

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.

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.

Your muscles don’t necessarily have to act their age. In fact, much of what we think of as muscle aging may not be inevitable. Discover what staying active does inside muscle cells, and how key nutrients can support the energy that powers them.

While sleeping, your brain switches on a powerful anti-aging hormone that helps preserve muscle and bone, reduce fat and support a healthier metabolism. Scientists have uncovered the brain circuit behind it, and how to help keep it working as you age.

Microplastics are nearly impossible to avoid. But research suggests they may do the most damage when they encounter a liver already struggling with fat, inflammation and poor metabolic health. Here’s how to strengthen your defenses and reduce your exposure.