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Newsbites: Ultraprocessed foods; juice; dancing; plant over animal foods

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A Large Analysis Clarifies the Concerns About Ultraprocessed Foods Researchers on three continents collaborated to…

Are You at Risk for CKM Syndrome?

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The American Heart Association (AHA) has defined a new syndrome— and strategies for addressing it—in…

Vitamin Supplements: Yes, or No?

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A 2023 survey found that 74 percent of U.S. adults take some kind of dietary…

Let’s Get Moving!

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The benefits of physical activity are well-established. Not only can being physically active make you…

Recognize Symptoms of Gynecologic Cancers

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As we age, the risk of certain health issues, including gynecologic cancers, increases. Arming ourselves…

What Does It Mean to Receive a Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment?

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Some changes in memory and thinking skills are frustrating, though normal, aspects of getting older….

To Maintain Kidney Health, Keep BP and Blood Sugar in Check

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Kidneys are vital organs—just like the heart, lungs, and liver—yet most women don’t know how…

Frontline: Hearing aids and longer life span; breast cancer; sleep and good mental health

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Study Ties Regular Hearing Aid Use to Longer Life Span Using hearing aids significantly increased…

Cholesterol Ratio – What is a Normal Reading?

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Add “cholesterol ratio” to the complex terminology of lipid panels. A lipid panel is a…

Be Alert for Both Classic and Atypical Signs of Heart Attack

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More than 60 million women in the United States have heart disease, and one of…

A Review of Your Daily Medications May Offer Clues to Chronic Constipation

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A third of adults over age 60 have occasional constipation, but being a woman of…

Find An Exercise You Love to Ensure Routine Participation

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There are countless studies showing that physical activity helps improve mental and physical health, and…

Brain Networks May Benefit from Walking

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Walking is a favorite exercise here at Focus on Healthy Aging—it’s something you can do…

Unlock Rapid Fitness Gains with HIIT Training

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Given that lack of time is one of the most-often cited excuses for not exercising,…

Are Ultra-Processed Foods Harmful to Health?

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Have you ever opened a bag of potato chips and found it impossible to eat…

Expand Your Plant Palate

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Research is clear that consuming whole and minimally processed plant foods in place of refined…

Ask Tufts Experts: Vegan vs. Vegetarian Dietary Patterns

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What are the differences between vegetarian and vegan dietary patterns? Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN,…

Check Your Nutrition Knowledge!

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In 2023, we provided the latest evidence-based information on a wide variety of health and…

Quality Sleep Is Vital for Overall Health

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It’s long been known that a good night’s sleep sets the stage for a productive…

Frontline: Atrial Fibrillation and Memory Decline; Acute Respiratory Infection; Mobile Stroke Units

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Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis May Increase Risk of Memory Decline A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (A-fib)…

Sip Water Throughout the Day to Stay Hydrated and Healthy

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Of all the things you can do to stay healthy, sipping water throughout the day…

Reduce Your Risk of Stroke by Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

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A stroke, also known as a brain attack, happens when blood flow to the brain…