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When we talk about shedding extra pounds, we usually focus on the number on the scale. But here’s the thing: not all weight loss is created equal. While dropping weight is a massive win for your metabolic health, recent research suggests that the way you lose that weight matters just as much as the result…

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Diet and nutrition Why this diet could be the next tool in treating mental illness Kelly Rogers Victor The Detroit News Sept. 6, 2026, 5:02 a.m. ET

I’m a nutritionist and these are the biggest diet mistakes women make during menopause

In the 1960s, a group of researchers observed that people living in Greece and Southern Italy—both Mediterranean countries—tended to live longer and have lower rates of heart disease and some cancers than other populations they studied around the world. They theorized that the foods eaten in this region might play a role in health and…

1. Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Asclepeion Hospital, Athens, Greece

February 1, 2022 ByKelly Bilodeau, Former Executive Editor, Harvard Women’s Health Watch Share Print This Page

Some of the most powerful tools to combat harmful inflammation are found in your fridge and pantry. Chronic inflammation is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, but studies show that a healthy eating pattern can help. What you eat more of – and what you eat less of – are both…

Dietary changes are often an initial approach to support healthy weight loss, as modifying food choices and overall calorie intake can help create a sustainable energy deficit

There is no shortage of popular diets to try, and they can generally produce weight loss if followed to the letter. But are all diet plans created equal in terms of reducing the cardiometabolic risks that come with obesity, such as Type 2 diabetes and liver disease?

People buy gym memberships, cook careful meals, and track their sleep to stay healthy. Spending time on friendships rarely gets framed as a health habit. A new survey of more than 200,000 adults in 22 countries links the two: people most content with their friendships also rated their mental and physical health the best