ultra-processed foods

Preventing disease

6 things to know about ultra-processed foods

Weight gain, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, memory loss, depression, Crohn’s disease. The list of maladies linked to ultra-processed foods seems endless. Are those foods actually to blame? Here’s what we do—and don’t yet—know.

What to know
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Physical Activity

5 exercise questions to get the most out of your workouts

We could all use some inspiration to make exercise a habit...and some advice about how to make our efforts count. Here’s the latest on core training, incline walking, healing an injury, whether to time your protein intake, and fitness trackers.

Quick Studies

A snapshot of the latest research on diet, exercise, and more.