Are you waiting for a medical miracle to protect your mind from dementia? Despite billions of dollars spent on research, there are no effective pharmaceutical solutions to conditions like Alzheimer’s. At the same time, the incidence of neurodegenerative disease is skyrocketing. Since drugs won’t save you (at least, not yet), are there other ways to take control of your cognitive longevity? What if your daily habits were actually the most powerful medicine available?

Watermelons are among the largest and heaviest fruits available at most grocery stores, but is lugging them home worth the effort? Are they nutritious, or just an unwieldy delivery system for water and sugar? Here’s what to know about the nutrition benefits of watermelon — plus the pros and cons of eating it.

Lectins are a type of protein found in some plants. There are thousands of kinds of lectins, and some of them are now blamed for digestive problems, obesity, brain fog, and a slew of autoimmune diseases. But many of the plants that contain lectins could be among the healthiest foods in the modern diet. So what’s the truth? Should you eat them or not?

Cherries are a versatile fruit beloved for their sweet-and-sour flavors, vibrant red and black hues, and ability to enhance both desserts and savory dishes. But beyond their delicious taste, are cherries good for you? How can you incorporate them into your diet? And what potential drawbacks should you be aware of before indulging? Discover the surprising health benefits of cherries, as well as practical tips for choosing, storing, and using them.

Despite all that we've learned about the power of food from tens of thousands of medical studies, rates of chronic disease continue to rise. And the medical establishment has continued to apply brilliant science to the treatment of disease, while practically ignoring the central role of nutrition in promoting illness or preventing it. But the times, they are a-changin'. Find out how medicine is evolving — fast — and what you can do to accelerate the transformation.

If you’re looking for the healthiest foods to include in your diet regularly, memorize one acronym — GBOMBS. When you stack up all the foods you can eat by how many nutrients they provide per calorie, Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries, and Seeds top the charts. But how do you get them onto your plate and into your belly on a regular basis? This article shares tips and a GBOMBS meal plan that includes yummy recipes and a shopping list.

The B vitamins are commonly grouped as “B-complex,” but each plays a unique role in your health, metabolism, and overall bodily function. Here’s why the B vitamins are so important, which ones may deserve extra attention, and where you can find them on a plant-based diet.

Soy is celebrated as a superfood by some who claim it can fight heart disease, hormone-related cancers, and osteoporosis while providing a potent plant-based protein source. But others tell us that it’s a central driver of breast cancer, thyroid problems, dementia, and environmental problems like deforestation. So what’s the truth? Is soy good for you? And what are the health and environmental consequences of consuming it? Here’s what you need to know about soy.