For the last 25 years, researchers have been trying to find ways to prolong a person’s lifespan while increasing his healthspan, which is the number of years one a person can live in reasonably good health, free from disease. While having “good” genes may be ...

Nutritionists have been hyping the health benefits of eating nuts for years — and for good reason. Numerous studies have found strong evidence of the ability of nuts (and seeds) to lower the risk of chronic conditions, such as heart ...

  Q: I’ve read a lot lately about nuts and how they prevent heart disease. How much should I eat, and are some nuts healthier than others? A: Nuts contain high amounts of polyunsaturated fat and are a staple in the ...