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Ask Tufts Experts: Why We Say “People with Obesity”; Cholesterol and Genes

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“People with obesity” sounds odd to me. Why don’t you just say, “obese people?” Jillian…

Red, White, and…Berries!

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Berries are bursting with flavor—as well as vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds that can benefit…

Hydrating for Health

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It’s hot out! High temperatures increase the risk of dehydration. Fluids are critical to optimal…

Newsbites: Extreme heat; Physical activity in older adults; Low- and no-calorie drinks

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Extreme Heat Associated with Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke A recent review article…

Want to Change Behavior? Believe in Yourself!

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You hear it all the time: shift your eating habits; move more; make this or…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Regenerative farming; Anosmia; Sudden cardiac death vs. heart attack

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What is “regenerative farming”? I’ve heard this term used in discussions about climate change. Regenerative…

What to Do If You Think You’re Having a “Nervous Breakdown”

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The term “nervous breakdown” is commonly used to refer to an inability to function normally;…

Frontline: Green foods; Slowing Parkinson’s Disease; Reduce lung cancer deaths

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Eating More Green Foods May Help Protect Your Brain Age-related brain atrophy can be slowed…

Identifying and Managing Anxiety

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Everyone experiences anxiety at some point: It’s a normal response when you’re faced with a…

What To Do When You Hit Your Head & Head Injury Symptoms

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If you hit your head and get a tender bump, bruise, or small cut without…

What Is Hypersomnia?

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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), hypersomnia is recurring and…

Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly Are Different

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UTIs in the elderly are more common than in younger adults. UTIs in elderly women…

What Do Antioxidants Do (And Should I Be Taking Them)?

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To understand what antioxidants do, you have to start with a little molecule called a…