There are already many proven benefits to following a Mediterranean diet, and now we can add another one: a new study of the dietary habits of about 1,000 people found that the high levels of monounsaturated fats found in a Mediterranean diet may help your smarts by protecting against small vessel damage in your brain. That benefit may help slow cognitive decline as well as prevent strokes. Past Read more

It's official — nuts are nature's miracle. Besides giving you a dose of heart-healthy omega-3s and filling your stomach with energizing protein, eating a handful of nuts every day may help you drop the pounds. A new study found that those who ate an ounce a day of raw unpeeled almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts a day had higher levels of feel-good hormone serotonin, which can act as an appetite Read more

Miley Cyrus left a Winsor Pilates class in LA yesterday. She showed off her fit frame in black tights and a see-through white top. Her figure has been the subject of attention lately, with fans questioning her eating habits. Miley defended her weight by tweeting, "For everyone calling me anorexic, I have a gluten and lactose allergy. It's not about weight — it's about health." Miley's been Read more

We found out recently that cell phone radiation could lower sperm count. Yikes! This is bad news for couples trying to expand their brood, but it also brings up a good point. Keeping your cell phone in your front pocket is probably just as bad for your package as holding a cell to your face all day is for the brain. How do you keep your man's (or your) sperm in good health for future Read more

This week was filled with health news, sexting, and commercial flights to space! Did you miss anything? Catch up on all the news from this week in our recap. Read more

Emma Stone posed in a red and white bikini for the August edition of Vanity Fair, which is out in the US on July 5. The issue contains one of many interviews that Emma is sure to give this Summer, since she has three movies arriving in theaters between The Help, Friends With Benefits, and Crazy, Stupid, Love. Calling her a rising star seems to be an understatement, and Emma's getting used to her Read more

The frightful Winter weather makes kids and parents crave heavier carbs and sweets (pumpkin pie and hot chocolate anyone?!), which can make being inventive and health-conscious in the kitchen a bit more complicated. The good news is, many favorite goodies can be lightened or improved upon to create kid-approved treats that aren't loaded with sugar. Here are some of my shoo-in simple recipes and Read more