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Ask the Doctor: Family Heart Disease History; Swollen Feet

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Q: Why do doctors ask about family history of heart disease? A: Your family health…

Are You at Risk for a Fall?

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Each year, about one in three adults ages 65 and older falls, and up to…

A Wake-Up Call from Your Liver

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The message, change your lifestyle to improve your health, is so repetitive that it easily…

Cardiovascular Risks Higher in People with Depression, but Exercise Helps Both Conditions

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The association between heart disease and depression is well established, and two large studies in…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Mono- vs. polyunsaturated fats; Healthy snacks

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Q: Which is better, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats? A: Both can aid in heart, blood…

Choose the Healthiest Canned Fish

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Canned fish is rich in healthy nutrients, including calcium, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, selenium,…

Choose the Healthiest Tea

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Worldwide, tea is the second most popular beverage after water. Not only is tea flavorful…

Alcohol and Your Health

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Drinking alcohol may be a regular part of your diet—perhaps a glass of wine or…

Keep Up the Cardio for Good Heart Health

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Being sedentary or inactive plays as much of a role in reducing life expectancy as…

Make These Easy Diet Changes for Better Heart Health

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It’s easy to indulge yourself and go off a heart-healthy diet, whether it’s triggered by…

What to Know About NAC Supplements

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NAC, the acronym for N-acetylcysteine, is used as both a prescription medication and an over-the-counter…

Common BPA Sources—And How to Avoid Them

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Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical that has been used since the 1960s in…

What Are the Health Benefits of Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil?

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According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the flaxseed plant has been…

Coconut Water Health Benefits

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Coconut water is the clear water found inside young coconuts. It is not the same…

Research Roundup: January 2021

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Belly Fat Linked to Premature Death. Excess belly fat is associated with a higher risk…

The Great Diet Debate

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While any plan that cuts calories will result in short-term weight loss, not all calorie-cutting…

Rising Hypertension Rates Prompt “Call to Action”

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Are you one of the more than 100 million American adults who have hypertension (HT)?…

Four Ways to Begin Your Day with a Healthy Breakfast

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Why is breakfast routinely touted as the most important meal of the day? It’s because…

Is Red Bull Bad for You? Why You Shouldn’t Drink Energy Drinks

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Energy drinks might be tempting when you’re tired but need to keep yourself alert. And…

“Mild” Heart Attack: Symptoms and What to Do When It Happens

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What is a “mild heart attack”? You may have heard the expression and wondered exactly…

Normal or Not? What to Know About Swollen Feet

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Sometimes what to do about a swollen foot is an easy call. If you sprain…

The Wide World of Mushrooms

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Mushrooms have been consumed and used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The ancient…

Ask Tufts Experts: Belly Fat; Diverticulosis Diet

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I have a normal BMI, I eat right, and I stay quite active for a…

Soup it Up!

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Soups are wonderfully versatile and easy to make, and the combinations of ingredients and flavors…

Newsbites: Consequences of skipping meal; diet and CVD; dental health and dementia; the importance of less inactivity

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Skipping Meals to Cut Calories Could Lead to Unexpected Consequences If you’re trying to lose…

Ask the Experts: Men & Covid-19; Alcohol & Brain Function; “Welcome to Medicare” Visit

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Q: Is it true that men are more likely than women to die from covid-19?…

New Blood Test Could Revolutionize Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis

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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly, and given…

Prediabetes Warning: These Risk Factors Can Lead to Diabetes

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If you have prediabetes, there is about a 50 percent chance you will go on…

Vitamin D Deficiency: Are You at Risk?

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Vitamin D is an important vitamin for health. It helps you absorb calcium from your…

What Is Dopamine Deficiency?

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You may have read or heard about dopamine deficiency and supplements or diets to increase…

All for Apples!

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The Folklore. The beloved apple is quite likely the world’s most famous fruit. People have…

The Pros (and Cons) of Vegetarian Diets

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A recent poll found that about one in ten Americans say they follow a vegetarian…

Special Report: Eat Better, Shop Better, with this Simple Plan

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we procure, prepare, and consume food. As a…

Newsbites: Plant Based Diets; Coffee and Health; Vitamin D and Cholesterol; Alzheimer’s Risk Factors

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Avoiding Animal Products Does Not Ensure a Healthy “Plant-Based” Diet An observational study recently published…

Diet Swaps for Lowering Your Blood Pressure

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If you have high blood pressure (or would like to avoid it) you probably already…

Changes in the Aging Male

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A growth here, a wayward stream there, weird noises in the night: Age happens and…

The Negative Effects of Narcissism

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Bully, braggart, drama queen, entitled, condescending.  These are some terms used to describe those who…

Newsbriefs: Fragmented Sleep & Heart Disease; Persistent Negative Thinking; Back Pain Solutions

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Fragmented Sleep: A Risk Factor for Heart Disease Sleep scientists from the University of California,…

Ask the Doctor: Depression Prevalence; MCI and Mood; Second Strokes

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The New Blood Pressure Chart: Where Do Your Numbers Fit?

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High blood pressure – hypertension – used to be when your blood pressure was consistently…

5 Heart Disease Warning Signs

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There are many types of heart disease, but the most common in the United Sates…

Research Roundup

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Whole Grains May Lower Risk of Hypertension. Eating whole grains— like whole wheat, oats, barley—more…

Are You at Risk of Developing Prediabetes?

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A prediabetes warning can be characterized by low blood sugar symptoms like fatigue, weakness, tiredness,…

Ask Tufts Experts: Foods for Regularity; Cutting Salt Intake; Leaky Gut

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I understand fiber can help keep me regular. Is oatmeal a good choice? Nicola McKeown,…

How Your Medications Interact with Food Intake

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Many concerns about interactions between medications and foods are unfounded. Understanding how foods interact with…

Alcohol’s Overhyped Health Benefits

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Some people feel a drink at the end of a tough day helps them unwind…

Are You at Increased Risk of Stroke?

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You need to know if your stroke risk is high for two main reasons. First,…

Are You at Risk for Calcium Deficiency?

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You probably know that calcium is important for growing and keeping your bones strong. Did…

How Long Does Gout Last?

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A gout attack can cause sudden and very severe joint pain. It frequently starts in…