Tufts University's Health and Nutrition Letter (HNL)
Volume 42 • Number 12 • February 2025
This Valentine’s Day, savor a bite of good chocolate, linger over a meal with a loved one, close your eyes and breathe in the scent of those flowers, or focus on the beauty of your surroundings as you take a peaceful nature walk. These activities are examples of ways you …
Issue Highlights
It’s that time again! A fresh new year full of promise—and promises. For many of us, January is a time …
Some health claims on packages or in advertising may be inappropriate or even misleading. This is sometimes referred to as …
Mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, casseroles, turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, creamy green beans, pies and more pies…it can be confusing …
The same factors that raise the risk for heart disease also impact brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and other …
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), commonly referred to as simply cardiovascular disease or heart disease, is a major cause of illness …
