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Want to lose some weight, keep it off and lower your risk of heart disease? Forget fad diets and extreme programs - learn the truth about the best ways to achieve your goals.

When it comes to food, too much of a good (tasting) thing can be bad for you. But too much food advice can be bad for you too, particularly if it’s not reliable. Revamp your diet by making changes that have been shown to help promote healthy aging.

Heart failure is serious but people can live with the condition successfully. Giving people information about how to care for themselves is important, but additional support is necessary to promote effective self-care.

Cut back on salt for at least four weeks to lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease.

Cataracts and macular degeneration commonly develop as we age. Will taking antioxidant vitamins help prevent these vision problems?

Eating well is not always easy. A panel of older adults share their thoughts and suggestions about ways to improve nutrition, especially for those most at risk.

A healthy weight is important for optimal health. The best strategy is to avoid gaining weight. Sounds easy... find out how to do it!

Fatty acids (such as those found in fish, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils) provide health benefits, including lowering risk of heart disease. Fatty acid supplements may help lower blood pressure, but don’t prevent heart attacks in people already diagnosed with heart issues.

People at risk of heart disease can improve their health by exercising and changing their diet. Lifestyle counselling programs can help people make these changes.

Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish promote heart health. Taking fish-oil supplements is an effective alternative to eating fish.

Calcium and vitamin D supplements help keep bones healthy and may reduce the risk of bone breaks in older adults.

Vitamin C taken regularly as a supplement doesn't change the frequency of catching a cold but may help a little with the duration and the severity of your symptoms.