Foods for a Longer Life

Foods for a Longer Life Diet can play a big role in how long you live. Here’s what you should and shouldn't be eating to boost longevity. Read Article ›   • Should You Take a Fish Oil Supplement?   • 12 Reasons to Love the Mediterranean Diet   • The Truth About Sugar Addiction   Free Allergy App Get allergy alerts and tips for relief with our app, now also available for Android. Download Now › Featured Sneaky Sodium     Some of the foods highest in sodium don’t even taste salty. View Slideshow › Super Foods for Your Bones What to eat to help keep bones strong throughout your lifetime. View Slideshow › Improve Your Digestion A few diet tweaks can help ease problems like constipation and heartburn. View Slideshow › How to Buy Olive Oil Tips for getting the best flavor and the most health benefits. Read Article ›

7 Nutrients Your Diet May Be Missing

7 Nutrients Your Diet May Be Missing Your diet may not be as balanced as you think. Even if you eat healthfully, you may be missing out on potassium, vitamin A, and more. View Slideshow ›   • Truth About Vitamin D   • How Much Do You Know About Superfoods?   • 15 Healthy Foods for About $2   Featured Clean Up Your Diet     Want to eat more fruits and veggies and less fast food? Here’s how. View Slideshow › Addicted to Food? How to spot the signs of food addiction, and where to get help. Read Article › Easy, Healthy Mexican Recipes Mexican food doesn’t have to be loaded with fat to be delicious. Read Article › Diet Dos and Don’ts Do you have to cut out all carbs to lose weight and keep it off? Take Quiz ›

Foods to Fuel Your Workout

Foods to Fuel Your Workout What’s better: exercising on an empty stomach or eating something first? Can certain foods boost energy and improve endurance? Get answers. Read Article ›   • Create a Customized Diet and Exercise Plan   • What the Mediterranean Diet Can Do for You   • A Diet to Boost Your Energy Level   Featured Girl Scout Cookies 411     Get the skinny on fat, calories, and sugar in each kind of cookie. Read Article › Diet Dos and Don’ts Should you weigh yourself every day? Should you ever skip a meal? Test your knowledge. Take Quiz › 10 Brain Foods for Kids 10 foods to help kids stay sharp all day long. Read Article › What Are ADHD Diets? Can they help you or your child? Are there foods you should eat and foods to avoid? Read Article ›

Problem Foods as You Age

Problem Foods as You Age Foods you’ve always eaten with gusto can sometimes become a problem as you get older. Which foods to watch out for and why. View Slideshow ›   • 9 Nutrients You May Be Missing   • Top Cancer-Fighting Foods   • Eating for a Long Life   Featured Supplements FAQ     Experts now say they don’t help thwart cancer and heart disease, and some might even hurt you. Read Article › Green Your Diet 13 delicious ways to prepare leafy greens like kale and spinach. View Slideshow › Banish Kitchen Germs Countertops to the fridge: Get rid of bugs that can make you sick. Read Article › What Is Celiac Disease? Learn about celiac symptoms and which foods must be avoided. View Slideshow ›

What's Really in Your Food?

What's Really in Your Food? Which has more salt -- potato chips or raisin bran? How much artificial sweetener is too much? What's in cured meats that may cause cancer? Take Quiz ›   • Food Allergy Triggers, Common and Uncommon   • How to Stock a Healthy Pantry   • Salt Shockers: Which Foods Are Sodium Bombs?   We Want Your Opinion Tell us what you think of the Healthy Eating newsletter. Take Our Survey › Featured Thinking of Going Vegetarian?     There are many types of vegetarians. Which path will you choose? View Slideshow › FDA's New Food Labels Why the FDA wants them updated, and how they’d be different. Read Article › 10 Diabetes Diet Myths Do you have to give up carbs forever if you have diabetes? Read Article › 100+ Diet-Plan Summaries Looking for a diet to try? Our experts review the most popular plans. Get Started ›

High-Protein Diets: Good or Bad?

High-Protein Diets: Good or Bad? While these diets can work, you need to weigh the risks and rewards before deciding if one is right for you. View Slideshow ›   • Belly-Fattening Foods Men Can’t Resist   • 12 Diet Mistakes and How to Avoid Them   • Heart-Wise Dining: Smart Food Swaps   Featured Spot the Food Frauds     Smoothies, burritos, and more “healthy” foods that really aren’t. View Slideshow › Worst Foods for Your Skin The links between your diet and your skin may surprise you. Read Article › 5 Spices to Try These chef favorites pack big flavor and may have added health benefits. Read Article › 5 Things Your Parents Got Wrong About Food Dessert as a reward, snacks that wreck your appetite, and other nutrition myths. Read Article ›

Good Fats vs. Bad Fats

Good Fats vs. Bad Fats If butter and olive oil have the same calories, why is one better for you than the other? What makes “bad fat” bad, anyway? Get answers. Take Quiz ›   • Why Fat-Free Isn’t a Magic Bullet   • Healthy Cooking With Fats and Oils   • The Truth About Omega-3s   Free! WebMD Magazine Comedian Chelsea Handler on the power of humor. Read It Now › Featured 10 Brain Foods for Kids     These years are critical for brain development, and what they eat affects it. Read Article › The Allergy Season Diet Can what you eat help soothe your nasal allergies? Read Article › High-Fiber Super Foods Raspberries and other surprising foods that pack a fiber punch. View Slideshow › Cut Your Grocery Bill Make a list, skip the bakery aisle, and 10 more money-saving tips. Read Article ›

20 Food Poisoning Dangers

20 Food Poisoning Dangers Did you know you can get a staph infection from a pastry? Get the lowdown on some common (and some uncommon) food poisoning risks and how to protect yourself. View Slideshow ›   • 16 Food Safety Tips   • Home Remedies for Stomach Bugs   • Is Organic Food Safer?   Free Allergy App Get allergy alerts and tips for relief with our app, now also available for Android. Download Now › Featured 3 Quick Chicken Recipes     These crowd-pleasing chicken recipes come together in a flash. Read Article › Comfort Food Makeovers With a few tweaks, rich dishes like lasagna are made healthier. View Slideshow › The Truth About Sugar Do Americans really eat almost half a cup of added sugar a day? Test your knowledge. Take Quiz › Rethinking Bottled Water Should you switch to tap water? Plus, ways to improve the taste if you do. Read Article ›

Interview With the President

Interview With the President President Obama answers your health care reform questions about the rising costs of employer plans, why some plans have high deductibles, the Medicaid expansion, and more. Watch Full Video ›   • On Medicaid: ‘This Is a Source of Great Frustration’    • On Deductibles: ‘We've Tried ... to Make Sure Everybody Has a Range of Options’    More With President Obama • Affordable Insurance: What Do You Do If You Still Can't Afford Insurance?  • Rising Insurance Costs: Is the New Law to Blame for Rising Costs of Employer Insurance?  • Access to Care: Why Aren't More Doctors, Hospitals, and Pharmacies Joining the Marketplace Plans?  ADVERTISEMENT   ADVERTISEMENT   Have More Questions? • Ask our health care reform experts your questions live at 1 p.m. ET.