Jani Hall

3 days ago | health.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer |Jani Hall

Drinking coffee regularly could improve cognition and physical function in aging women. Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography / Getty ImagesNew research has linked daily coffee consumption with healthy aging in women. For the study, health aging was considered having intact cognitive and physical function and no chronic diseases. However, too much coffee may not have the same effect—and may even be harmful, experts said.

4 days ago | health.com | Kaitlin Sullivan |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

Compounds in plant foods called phytosterols may lower heart disease and diabetes risk. fcafotodigital / Getty ImagesNew research suggests a diet rich in phytosterols could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Phytosterols are compounds found in plant-based foods, including some seed oils. The study doesn’t conclusively prove that phytosterols reduce disease, but experts say that a diet high in plants can offer a range of benefits.

1 week ago | health.com | Sarah Garone |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

skynesher / Getty ImagesA study found that people who ate collagen-enriched protein bars twice daily lost more weight than a control group. While these results are promising, this study had significant drawbacks and limitations. If you want to try collagen for weight loss, experts said to consult your doctor beforehand. Collagen is a buzzy supplement for a variety of health concerns, from skin aging to joint pain. Now, new research has found that it might also support healthy weight loss.

1 week ago | health.com | Sarah Garone |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

Dougal Waters / Getty ImagesA fiber supplement before meals could help flush the body of potentially harmful “forever chemicals."Fiber’s gel-forming ability binds it to forever chemicals, helping to carry them out of the body. Though it’s too soon to say how effective fiber is at reducing forever chemicals, experts say it’s still a good idea to consume more of it for general health. Concerned about so-called “forever chemicals” building up in your body?

1 week ago | health.com | Alisa Hrustic |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

Sevda Ercan / Getty ImagesOn social media, users say that mouth taping can provide a variety of health benefits. Mouth taping involves placing a piece of skin-safe or porous tape across your lips to encourage nasal breathing while you sleep. A new study found that mouth taping doesn’t improve health—and may in fact be harmful. If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you may have seen creators hyping up the proposed benefits of mouth taping.