The Potential Problems of Living Longer
An HNRCA scientist tackles responsible aging research, examining the implications of humans living longer than ever
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In Older Adults, Adding Whey Protein Doesn’t Make More Muscle
Exercise is a better bet than protein powder for building muscle strength in older adults, according to Tufts scientists
For Some, Staying Healthy Is a Matter of Eating a Little Less
Even cutting calories by 10% can lead to big metabolic improvements, a long-running study shows
Vitamin D May Help Prevent Diabetes, Depending on Your Genes
New analysis of a major clinical trial finds supplementation reduced diabetes risk in prediabetic adults with certain variations in the vitamin D receptor gene
Their Parents Lived to 100. Do Their Diets Have Clues to Longevity?
Researchers have created one of the first comprehensive looks at the dietary habits of centenarian offspring
Should You Carbo Load Before a Marathon?
Running a marathon? Tufts scientists tell you which carbs to eat when
What’s Going on Inside You? These Inventions Keep Track
From health-monitoring dental floss to a pill that samples your microbiome, Sameer Sonkusale’s devices transform medical diagnosis and treatment.
The Power and Promise of Precision Nutrition
Decades of discovery are transforming nutrition into a real-time science of healthy living, says Tufts scientist José Ordovás
Three Tufts Researchers Named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors
Their work has led to improvements in drug discovery, disease diagnosis, healthspan, and oral health