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Strawberries and Cream Baked Donuts

These baked, whole-grain donuts include fresh strawberries, a drizzle of icing, and sweet-tart dehydrated strawberry dust. When finished, they’ll look and taste every bit as good as those donuts in the pastry case. Active time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour Strawberries and Cream Baked…

You might not need eight hours of rest

With so much to do heading into the busy holiday season, is anyone really getting enough sleep? Most sleep experts advise that adults get seven to nine hours of sleep per night for good health and emotional well-being, although that recommendation changes as you get…

What to know about melatonin use and heart failure

Long-term use of melatonin supplements may be linked with a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research — but does that mean people taking it as a sleep aid should stop using it now? In a review of electronic medical records, thousands of…

Clocks ‘fell back’ this weekend, but you didn’t prepare. Here’s what to do now

No, I did not prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time this past weekend, when most US states set clocks back an hour. Sunrise and sunset now come an hour earlier, despite my protestations. Experts advised planning for this change two weeks ago by…

Heavy drinking linked to worse strokes

Health Heavy drinking linked to worse strokes Getty Images Mass General Brigham Communications November 6, 2025 4 min read Study finds larger, deeper brain bleeds at an earlier age for patients who have 3 or more alcoholic drinks a day A new study by investigators…

Pistachios for diabetes: 7 benefits to keep blood sugar levels in check

Eating a healthy diet is crucial to prevent blood sugar spikes in individuals with diabetes. Sugary and high-carbohydrate foods should either be consumed in moderation or completely avoided. One food that you should include in a diabetes-friendly diet is pistachios. Incorporating pistachios has been associated with…

Millet recipes: Ways to add this superfood to your diet

Millets are different small-seeded grain crops that are found in various parts of India. They are naturally gluten-free, fiber and nutrient-rich in nature. Different millet found in India is Jowar (Sorghum), Kodo millet, Sama millet (little millet), Barnyard millet, Foxtail millet, Ragi (finger millet) Bajra…

National Nutrition Week: Eat a rainbow diet to achieve weight loss goals

We are often told to eat green leafy vegetables to stay healthy and strong. That’s why including them in your diet is a great idea. But don’t ignore the fruits. According to a 2022 study published by the US National Library of Medicine, in 2017,…

Looking to build muscle? Lose weight? Need more protein, right? Probably not.

Health Looking to build muscle? Lose weight? Need more protein, right? Probably not. Forget influencers, nutritionist says. Here’s how much you really need, why too much can actually hurt you Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard Staff Writer November 25, 2025 8 min read High-protein diets are…

Pink guava: 6 health benefits of this diabetes-friendly fruit

If you love eating a plateful of guavas, you can’t miss out on pink guavas. Thanks to their green skin and pink flesh, they look as pleasing to the eyes as they are tasty. But that’s not the only good thing about pink guavas. They…

How old is too old to run?

Health How old is too old to run? No such thing, specialist says — but when your body is trying to tell you something, listen April 26, 2024 3 min read Part of the Wondering series A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts.…

Why do I like what I like? 

Illustration by Tim Bouckley / Ikon Images Work & Economy Why you like what you like Your preferences aren’t as original as you may think, says behavioral scientist  July 9, 2024 5 min read Part of the Wondering series A series of random questions answered…

Does your brain reflect your sex?

Health Does your brain reflect your sex? Precision medicine is just one field where the answer matters July 30, 2024 5 min read Part of the Wondering series A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts. Jill Goldstein is a clinical neuroscientist, a professor…

Should kids play Wordle?

Illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Science & Tech Should kids play Wordle? August 12, 2024 5 min read Early childhood development expert has news for parents who think the popular online game will turn their children into super readers Part of the Wondering series A…

Soda is bad for you yet your body wants it. Why?

Illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Health Soda is bad for you yet your body wants it. Why? Psychiatrist explains why we crave junk food — and how to cultivate healthier eating habits September 10, 2024 4 min read Part of the Wondering series A series…

When we say ‘smart,’ what do we mean?

Science & Tech When we say ‘smart,’ what do we mean? Illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff October 16, 2024 4 min read ‘Educability’ is more to the point, computer scientist argues Part of the Wondering series A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts.…