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Breast Cancer and Diet

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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we researched the latest information on diet and…

Newsbites: Body mass index data; healthy eating and sleep; MIND diet for cognitive health

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New Data on Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of…

Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome?

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About one in three U.S. adults has metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that together indicate…

Should You Try “Intermittent Fasting?”

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Carrying excess body fat (particularly belly fat) increases risk for metabolic syndrome (see page 4)…

Ask Tufts Experts: Food Choices When Tired; Eating During Chemotherapy

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I tend to make less healthful food choices when I’m tired. Is this a real…

Relieve Vaginal Dryness and Revive Your Postmenopausal Sex Life

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Vaginal dryness due to declining estrogen levels is one of the most common complaints among…

In Pursuit of Younger Looking Skin? Protect It from the Sun

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Getting older is a privilege for which most of us are grateful. Looking older is…

Take Steps to Limit Vision Loss from Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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It’s not unusual to experience vision changes as you age, but some changes are normal…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Nail Fungal Infections; Diverticulosis

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I like to treat myself to a monthly manicure, but I worry about potential health…

DXA Imaging Offers a Look at Bone Health and Fracture Risk

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Studies suggest that approximately one in two women ages 50 and older will break a…