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You Need Protein. Where It Comes From Matters, Too

Getting more of your protein from plants than from animals not only cuts your risk of cardiovascular disease, it helps the planet. >

Protection from Type 2 Diabetes? Try Chocolate

Your chocolate habit can cut your risk of type 2 diabetes by 20 percent. The amount and type of chocolate you choose matters, however. >

Ultra-Processed Foods, Inflammation, and Psoriasis

A diet that includes lots of ultra-processed foods could contribute to the inflammation behind a flare-up of psoriasis. >

Overweight? Make Sure You Get Enough Vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to high blood pressure, particularly in those with high BMIs. Getting enough D can lower it, but don't overdo. >

The Health Perks of Being a War Baby

British citizens born during wartime sugar rationing enjoy health benefits as adults that seem to stem from an early life with little sugar. >

Habits to Keep You Healthy

Your lifestyle in the middle of your life makes a big difference in how healthy your brain is later in life. Here's what to keep in mind. >

Reduce the Inflammatory Potential of Your Diet

Eating more fruits and veggies and fewer processed foods can lower your risk of diseases linked to chronic inflammation, like heart disease. >

MIND Your Diet

A diet that combines the Mediterranean and DASH diets can slow cognitive decline and reduce a person's risk of cognitive impairment. >

The Long Arm of Prenatal Vitamins

At least one of the vitamins taken during pregnancy offers a form of protection for kids that lasts into elementary school. Getting enough? >

Have Another Cup: Caffeine Cuts the Risk of Cardiometabolic Disease

Caffeinated coffee and teas appear to reduce a person's risk of conditions like diabetes and stroke. Here's how much you need to consume. >

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