Metabolism

Carolyn Gretton

The evening habit that increases serious liver trouble by 30%

Your liver could pay a price for something a lot of us do almost every evening. A study involving nearly 200,000 people uncovered a troubling connection to serious liver disease. The encouraging news? A surprisingly simple change may help protect this vital organ.

Carolyn Gretton

The nut that slays pesky pounds, diabetes and high cholesterol

Losing weight, like so many things, gets harder with age, while packing the pounds on seems to get only easier. Lucky for us, one of our favorite nuts may be the answer. New research says it’s powerful enough to be designated a superfood…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The 3-minute signal your metabolism may be waiting for

What if your metabolism is waiting for a signal your usual workout isn’t sending? Researchers found a striking difference in how the body responds to exercise—and logging more minutes wasn’t the deciding factor.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Why beets and leafy greens may do more than boost nitric oxide

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.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

What happens inside your cells after drinking orange juice

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.

Joyce Hollman

The surprising way coffee may reshape fat, muscle and metabolism

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.