Eating and Nutrition - Women's Needs

Avoiding exercise. Skimping on sleep. Dressing too drab. Fix these flubs, plus five other offenses.

A growing body of research suggests that antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent the onset of the disease.

Learn how to build strong bones and protect against osteoporosis.

Sustaining success in New Year's resolutions requires you to alter your brain's pleasure map, but if you plan correctly, you can succeed.

The best way to boost your bones, besides weight-bearing exercise, is to take in enough of the substances that strengthen and build your skeleton. Here's a rundown of the top nutrients you need for a fit frame.

Too little iron in the body can affect many body functions, but most physical signs and symptoms don't show up until iron deficiency anemia occurs.

Recent research shows it's not only how much of it you eat, but also what kind, and when in your life you eat it. Get the low-down on one path to better heart health.

Following a balanced diet can help you lower your blood sugar and cholesterol, and it ensures you'll enjoy lots of delicious and healthy options. Here's how to do it.

A new study shows that there may be added heart benefits to including these foods in your daily diet.

Taking stock of the kinds of foods in your pantry and refrigerator and replacing the ones that increase your risk for cardiovascular disease with nutritious, flavorful whole foods, will help you and your family make heart-smart food choices and reduce your risk of heart disease.

The evidence is overwhelming that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps prevent cancer. Cruciferous vegetables, in particular, deliver compounds that help prevent the transformation of normal cells into cancer.

You've heard it a million times, but the next time you hear "you are what you eat," you can be sure that the statement has been validated by numerous studies.

Women simultaneously give their best as professionals, mothers, wives, friends, sisters, daughters, and more. They work inside and outside the home and somehow find time for everyone...except the one person who is most important: Herself.

Eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables can feel a bit daunting, especially for busy families on the go. The good news is that it's a lot easier than you might imagine.

Take advantage of the bounty of autumn with these healthy, hearty, heart-smart foods.

Bloating is never pleasant, but uncomfortable and irritating. Not only is bloating caused by foods and stress, but can also be induced by hormones. Find out how this happens and what you can do to prevent it.

Read on to find out where you're skimping—and how you can get more disease-busting power into your meals.

Drinking milk isn't the only way to strengthen your bones. Check out these calcium-rich foods.

A few simple changes can make a big difference.

Incorporating certain foods into your daily regimen could do wonders for your bones.

It's essential for your health, but are you meeting your daily needs?

Want younger-looking skin? Try incorporating these six foods into your daily diet.

You may be taking unnecessary supplements at a financial and nutritional expense. Read on to find out why.

Rich and creamy seasonal foods can quickly pile on the pounds. Check out these delicious, low-fat alternatives.

Plan ahead to properly transition your baby from breast milk to formula.

Weight gain is about more than just what you eat and drink. These surprising influences could be making you fat.

Long hours, a heavy workload, and the office candy jar can all take a toll on your waistline. Follow these tips to stay slim on the job.

'Tis the season for family, fun, and excess. Learn how to enjoy yourself without overindulging.