Even inside holiday desserts, can apples help keep the doctor away?
Dec 19, 2024
No matter the variety, apples have loads of benefits for heart health. Here's how to keep them healthy as you prepare for holiday celebrations.
Food & Nutrition
The changing nutritional needs of older adults and how to meet them
Dec 18, 2024
As people age, their nutritional needs change. Most older adults fail to meet federal dietary guidelines, but here's what to know to fix that.
AHA News' most-read nutrition stories of 2024
Dec 12, 2024
Find out which food and nutrition stories our readers craved most this year.
AHA News' most-read research stories of 2024
Dec 10, 2024
Science is at the heart of every story, but some American Heart Association News stories gave it the spotlight this year.
Food donations can focus on nutrition, not just hunger
Dec 6, 2024
Food and nutrition insecurity often go together. People who donate to food banks and pantries can help battle both.
Oh, there's no gift like health for the holidays
Dec 2, 2024
Help your loved ones live well with gift ideas that will encourage them to eat, sleep and stay active in healthy ways.
A holiday favorite, cinnamon isn't as simple as you might suspect
Nov 27, 2024
Sweet yet smoky, with that distinctive scent, people have craved cinnamon for centuries. But is it healthy?
Annoying bush or healthy tea? Yaupon can be both.
Nov 1, 2024
Native American people drank yaupon tea for centuries, but the caffeinated drink was largely forgotten. Now it's making a comeback, and for some, it's available right in the backyard.
Festive foods from afar can balance tradition and health
Oct 29, 2024
Among immigrants and their descendants, festive foods during holidays such as Día de los Muertos and Diwali help keep traditions alive. But be careful not to overindulge, health experts say.
Does the turnip's spooky tale make the veggie a nutritional trick – or a treat?
Oct 23, 2024
Anyone for turnip-o'-lanterns this Halloween? Discover the frightening history and health benefits of the cruciferous vegetable.