Move Over, Lycopene. Tomatoes’ Secret Sauce May Be Phytoene
New study suggests a lesser-known compound in tomatoes may help protect against fatty liver disease, which affects more than 1 in 3 American adults
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Fish on Trial: Does This “Brain Food” Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
Tufts scientists use a stronger tool to tackle a tough long-term prevention question
Tufts University Designated an Age-Friendly University
Designation reinforces Tufts' ongoing commitment to expanding educational access, advancing research that supports aging populations, and integrating aging as a central dimension to university initiatives
The Potential Problems of Living Longer
An HNRCA scientist tackles responsible aging research, examining the implications of humans living longer than ever
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