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- Getting Fitter Can Really Help Keep Dementia at Bay
- Skin Patch Could Monitor Your Blood Pressure
- There May Be a Better Way to Treat Hematoma Brain Bleeds
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- Kids’ Injuries in Sports and at Home: When Is It Right to Seek Medical Attention?
- Human Cell Atlas Will Be ‘Google Maps’ for Health Research
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How to Exercise on ‘Rest and Recovery’ Days
Taking a day off from a favorite exercise doesn’t mean spending the time sitting on the couch. In fact, getting some R&R has a special meaning when it comes to exercise: Rest and recovery. Recovery is everything...
- Posted May 16, 2019
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The Top 5 Fruits to Add to Your Diet
Ounce for ounce and calorie for calorie, leafy greens and other types of vegetables are the hands-down favorites for delivering on nutrients. But many fruits should also have a place at the table. Researchers looked at the...
- Posted May 16, 2019
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Low Birth Weight Babies a Worldwide Problem
More than 20 million babies are born across the globe weighing far less than they should, and the problem isn’t limited to low-income countries, new research shows. In 2015, nearly three-quarters of infants with low birth weight...
- Posted May 16, 2019
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Scientists Spot Unexpected Player in Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious and misunderstood illness, but researchers may have uncovered at least one key to the disease’s origin: insulin resistance. The new research compared a small group of people with fibromyalgia to two groups of...
- Posted May 16, 2019
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Sudoku, Crosswords Could Make Your Brain Years Younger
Mornings spent figuring out Sudoku or finessing a crossword could spell better health for aging brains, researchers say. In a study of over 19,000 British adults aged 50 and over who were tracked for 25 years, the...
- Posted May 16, 2019
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Health Highlights: May 16, 2019
North Carolina Sues E-Cigarette Maker Juul Americans' Dirty Pool Habits Revealed in Survey Tattoo Inks Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
- Posted May 16, 2019
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Health Tip: Signs of Binge Drinking
Intoxicated people are prone to poor decision-making, loss of emotional control and accidents. When people habitually binge drink, serious problems often arise. The American Addiction Centers mentions signs of binge drinking: Drinking excessively on weekends or holidays....
- Posted May 16, 2019
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Health Tip: Preventing Ringworm
Ringworm is a fungal infection that gets its name from the red circular rash that develops. The inside of the ring typically is clear or scaly. People who use public lockers and showers, athletes and people with...
- Posted May 16, 2019
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The Handy Tool for Healthy Chips
Want chips that deliver great taste without the typical additives in most packaged varieties? Then a food dehydrator is the kitchen appliance for you. At its core, a food dehydrator is a great way to preserve foods....
- Posted May 15, 2019
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Thriving in a Multi-Generational Home
If you’re part of a multi-generational home, you’re in good company. The number of Americans living with two or more adult generations of one family rose during the last recession and has grown to an all-time high...
- Posted May 15, 2019