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8 nutrients you’re missing

Get the skinny on telltale symptoms of a vitamin or mineral deficiency and what to do about it.

10 things you never knew about folic acid

Although it’s not the fountain of youth or a magic elixir, this B vitamin has surprising ties to disease, aging and mental state.

Eat your way to a better brain

A good diet rich in these 10 foods may keep your memory and cognitive function in tip-top shape.

Being green—it’s easier than you think

For Kermit the frog, it was a tough color. For your vegetables, it's the best color.

The spring trifecta

Asparagus, watercress and peas are the mainstays of early spring yields—and they deliver a heap of vitamins and minerals lost to winter.

Pregnant? Keep a belly-minded brain

It's absolutely essential expectant moms keep nutrition top of mind.

Young breakfast skippers lack vital nutrients

Calcium, iron and folate may be shortchanged when morning meal is missed.

Folic acid for moms-to-be not as effective as thought

Women should still take the B vitamin before and during pregnancy.