Candy is not only hard on your teeth, it’s also bad for your bones. Researchers studied the diets of men and women ages 69 to 93. Those who ate the most candy had the lowest bone density. A diet high in fruits, vegetables, and cereals proved to build the most bone.

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

What’s eating you? And is it making you eat more than you should? Researchers found that women who ate for reasons other than hunger, such as emotional distress, gained more weight over 20 years than did other women—as much as 34 pounds more. Choosing comforts other than food may help prevent unwanted pounds.

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 

If you’re severely allergic to peanuts, a single nut may cause a life-threatening reaction. But staying nut-free can be difficult, especially when flying. Experts suggest calling your airline ahead to ask that no nuts be served.

Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

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