Munching more unprocessed plant foods may help keep the middle-aged bulge away, a new study suggests. On the other hand, meat, french fries and sugar-sweetened drinks can help pack on the pounds. The findings suggest that the types of food you choose, not just calories, are important for avoiding age-related weight gain.

Don’t miss a beat: Learn about heart disease in women and how to lower your risk. It’s the leading killer of women in the United States.

A woman suffers a heart attack about every 90 seconds in the United States. If you think you or someone you know is having a heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately. If you seek help quickly, treatment can save your life and prevent permanent damage to your heart muscle. Treatment works best if given within 1 hour of when symptoms begin.

Every now and again, I crave Chinese food – cashew chicken, fried rice, and moo goo gai pan. So my husband and I will splurge on takeout and eat with chopsticks out of the cardboard containers. It’s absolutely delicious!  And I fully understand why. Most Chinese restaurants cook with monosodium glutamate – commonly known as MSG. The additive has long gotten a bad rap for being unhealthy, but is it really bad for us?

A new post on the Smithsonian blog about the history of MSG got me thinking about the health implications of this delicious additive – discovered years ago when a Japanese scientist analyzed seaweed soup his wife served. So I did some research on the topic.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but heart disease is preventable and controllable.

Heart disease is a major problem. Every year, about 715,000 Americans have a heart attack. About 600,000 people die from heart disease in the United States each year—that’s 1 out of every 4 deaths. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.

We all know that the food we eat has an effect on health. There is plenty of evidence that the risks of developing health conditions, like heart disease and diabetes, are directly related to our diets. Now a new systematic review finds evidence that diet effects brain function as well.

Research shows that 51 percent of those who make resolutions will abandon their resolve within six months. If you’ve already jumped the track, consider these tips to get your resolutions rolling again.

Super Bowl Sunday is no longer just about football. It has evolved into a day that is as much about parties, friends, big televisions and food as it is about football.

This year, don't let high-fat, high-calorie Super Bowl snacks fumble your healthy eating game plan. Whether you're a host or a guest, develop a winning strategy before your Super Bowl party to help keep your snacking from going out of bounds.

Cooking with children can be great fun! Not only does it teach them valuable life skills, but it gives them the opportunity to increase their vocabulary, work on fine motor skills and opens up the lines of communication to build family bonds.

It’s well documented that fitness centers across the nation will see their busiest days this month as people embark on New Year’s resolutions to exercise more.

Do you have an exercise-related New Year’s resolution this year?  If you do, the evidence shows it will benefit more than just your physical health.

Remaining physically active while raising a family can be a difficult task. It is hard finding time to engage in activities when it seems as if the to-do list never ends. But physical activity is one of the most important parts of living a healthy life. Physical activity has benefits such as helping to maintain healthy bones, controlling weight, and even promoting sound sleep. All of these benefits could be experienced by your entire family, so why not make family time active time? Not only will participating in physical activity with the family allow you to be active and healthy, it will also demonstrate to children the importance of physical activity and how much fun it can be!