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Jenny Hoffman on her epic journey. Jill Yeomans hide caption
People who practice cognitively enhanced tai chi significantly improved their scores on memory tests. PYMCA/Avalon via Getty Images hide caption
Tai chi helps boost memory, study finds. One type seems most beneficial
Worldwide, women cook nearly nine meals a week on average, while men cook only four, according to a new survey. Penpak Ngamsathain/Getty Images hide caption
Worldwide, women cook twice as much as men: One country bucks the trend
A fiber found in barley, called beta-glucan, may improve insulin sensitivity, lower blood pressure and increase satiation between meals, research shows. LauriPatterson/Getty Images hide caption
Less snacking, more satisfaction: Some foods boost levels of an Ozempic-like hormone
Intermittent fasting performed as well as calorie-counting for helping people with Type 2 diabetes manage weight and blood sugar. lacaosa/Getty Images hide caption
Hanmei Hoffman and her husband Derrick Hoffman farm in Greeley, Colorado, where most of their produce is sold to schools. Here she's moving boxes of cucumbers from a refrigerated container and loading them onto a waiting truck to deliver them to schools along Colorado's Front Range. Rae Solomon/Harvest Public Media hide caption
Growing 'farm to school' movement serves up fresh, local produce to kids
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Growing 'farm to school' movement serves up fresh, local produce to kids
People who consume higher amounts of red meat and processed meat are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than people who consume less, a new study finds. LauriPatterson/Getty Images hide caption
Too much red meat is linked to a 50% increase in Type 2 diabetes risk
Middle school is a good time to encourage kids to embrace the benefits of bike riding, says Esther Walker of Outride, a nonprofit which promotes cycling at school. Eric Arce/Outride hide caption
Red dye 3 is found in many products including cake and cookie decorations. Synthetic food dyes like this one have been linked with behavioral issues in kids. Scott Roth/Invision/AP hide caption
Esmer Falcon. Tepito David Hanes-González hide caption
Students help instructional coach Regina Green caramelize onions for a dish featuring fresh greens from the school garden at Watkins Elementary. Allison Aubrey/NPR hide caption
Can cooking and gardening at school inspire better nutrition? Ask these kids
Lots of factors influence what we eat, everything from taste preferences, to budgets and culture. New research suggests genetics may also play a role. Manjunath Kiran/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
Vegetarianism may be in the genes, study finds
The head of the USDA says most WIC beneficiaries would lose access to the program within a few days of a government shutdown, leaving them unable to buy healthy food. Rogelio V. Solis/AP hide caption
Millions of Americans will lose food assistance if the government shuts down
EIS officer Arran Hamlet walks into the Government Meadows site to conduct environmental sampling for norovirus. Mia Catharine Mattioli/CDC hide caption
Clarence DeMar in 1932. Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection hide caption
A study of this champion's heart helped prove the benefits of exercise
Women, aged 40 and older, gathered in Chicago to jump Double Dutch during the club's annual playdate. Amiyah Dyer/40+ Double Dutch Club hide caption
Jumping for joy and sisterhood, the 40+ Double Dutch Club holds a playdate for women
A study of nearly 300,000 people in the U.K. found that people who maintained at least five of seven healthy habits cut their risk of depression by 57%. Maria Stavreva/Getty Images hide caption
We've heard we need more fiber in our diets. Here are 8 easy tips for getting there
The rich savory flavor of miso soup is one way to experience umami, the fifth major taste. Yuuji/Getty Images hide caption
How umami overcame discrimination and took its place as the 5th taste
Wolfing down your meals? Here's how to slow down and eat more mindfully
Kame Ogito, 89, gathers seaweed at low tide in Motobu, Okinawa, Japan. Seaweed is part of the plant-based, low-calorie diet that makes Okinawans some of the longest-lived people in the world. David McLain/Dan Buettner hide caption