Nutrition basics
Learning Center
Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes
Get the facts on products that make food and drinks sweeter.
Are energy drinks bull?
Thanks to a large amount of sugar and caffeine, energy drinks might give you a temporary energy boost. But too much sugar from energy drinks can add extra pounds. And too much caffeine can cause adverse side effects, such as nervousness, stomach upset, irritability, increased heart rate and insomnia. There are better ways to boost your energy. For example, get enough sleep, exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet.
Alzheimer's: Can a head injury increase my risk?
Some research indicates a link between head injuries and Alzheimer's disease. So what's your risk?
Alzheimer's genes: Are you at risk?
What role do genes play in developing Alzheimer's? Are you at risk?
Alkaline water: Better than plain water?
Health claims about alkaline water abound, but plain water is usually best.
Alcohol: Does it affect blood pressure?
Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure to unhealthy levels.
Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits
Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks.
Aging: What to expect
Understand the natural changes that come with aging.
3 key changes in the new Nutrition Facts label
The Nutrition Facts label gets an update for the first time in 25 years. Maybe it's time to update your food choices too?
3 diet changes women over 50 should make right now
Your body changes as you age, so your diet needs to change, too. These tips from a Mayo Clinic wellness dietitian can help ensure you're getting the nutrients you need.
Refine Your Search
Type
Gender
Age
- All
- 45 to 64 middle (96)
- 19 to 44 younger (94)
- 65 to 80 older (10)
- 80 and over (5)
- 13 to 18 years teen (5)
- 06 to 12 years elementary/preteen (3)
- 03 to 5 years preschool (3)
- 02 months to 2 years infant/toddler (2)
- 4 months (1)
- 6 months (1)