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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…

Ask Tufts Experts: Sustainability of Tree Nuts; Feeling Faint when Meals are Skipped

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I recently heard that growing almonds requires more water than producing beef. I want to…

Newsbites: High blood pressure; Loneliness and CVD; Controlling blood sugar; Supplement overuse

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Have High Blood Pressure? Healthy Lifestyle Choices Linked to Lower Risk of Death A study…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Signs of high blood sugar; Brain aneurysm

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My 80-year-old mother, who has diabetes, has recently moved into my home so I can…

For Painful Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal May Be Necessary

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Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located on the right side of your abdomen…

The Dangers of Yo-Yo Dieting

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We live in a diet culture, one in which we are constantly exposed to the…

Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass: Types of Bariatric Surgery

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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are three types of bariatric surgeries…

Newsbites: Increase muscle; U.S. intake of protein, fruits, and vegetables; omega-3s and depression

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Walking Can Preserve Women’s Muscle with Age, No Extra Protein Needed A trial that asked…

Spotlight on Supplements: Resveratrol

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Resveratrol may fight inflammation. © sb-borg | Getty Images Resveratrol is a polyphenol that is…

Annual Physical Exam Checklist

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It can be called an annual physical exam, a general physical exam, or a wellness…

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Is My Liver Damage Reversible?

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Fatty liver disease is just what it sounds like, the buildup of fat inside your…

Frequent Daytime Fatigue May Be Caused by a Sleep Disorder

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Getting inadequate sleep may be doing far more than making you feel tired and out…

Frontline: Vitamin D; Risk of dementia; Osteoporosis Drug

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Higher Vitamin D Levels Linked with Milder COVID-19 Cases Researchers in Israel found “striking” differences…

Unhealthy Air Quality: What Should You Do When the AQI is Too High?

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According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air pollution can be dangerous to…

Address Urinary Incontinence to Restore Your Quality of Life

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Urinary incontinence (UI) is very common among postmenopausal women: According to a national poll, more…

What’s Your Risk of CVD?

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One of the most significant potential health threats women face as we get older is…

Heart Attack Symptoms Don’t Always Occur in Your Chest

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Although health experts have known for many years that women’s risk of heart disease increases…

Newsbites: Weight loss; vitamin B12 and depression; vegetables for bone health

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Move More, More Often to Maintain Weight Loss A study provided six months of mediated…

A Resolution for Better Health

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New Year’s resolutions related to health are nothing new: Lose weight, eat healthier, get more…

An Irregular Heartbeat May Be a Sign of Atrial Fibrillation

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Atrial fibrillation (A-fib), an abnormal heart rhythm, is estimated to affect as many as 6…

Meditation: Yes, it Can Work for You

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Meditation is a way to calm and focus the mind. Research suggests various kinds of…

New Briefs: January 2022

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New Methods for Treating Difficult Cancers A new preclinical study led by researchers at the…

How to Start Exercising Safely

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The latest Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Health and Human…

An Eyelid Bump Could Be a Symptom of High Cholesterol

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XP eyelid bumps are cholesterol deposits in the skin of your eyelids. There may one…

Anti-Aging Dietary Supplements: Fact vs. Marketing Fiction

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Our quest for the fountain of youth is a big business. It has been estimated…

Ask Tufts Experts: Evolving Dietary Advice; Nutrition and COVID-19

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Newsbites: High blood pressure; Diet to protect the brain; Standing to fight diabetes

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Diet and Lifestyle Changes can Tame Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure A new study confirms longstanding…

Ask The Doctor: December 2021

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Is it true that men and women exhibit different signs of depression? Although women suffer…

Why You Might Need a Heart Test

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The stethoscope is an iconic medical device with which physicians can quickly get a sense…

Is Fructose Bad for You?

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Sugar is not so sweet in the health and wellness world, now more than ever….

Should YOU Worry About Osteoporosis?

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An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a bone disease that occurs when the body…

Vitamin D and Your Health: Unanswered Questions

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If you take supplements in an effort to raise your blood levels of vitamin D,…

Keep Gout at Bay

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More than nine million U.S. adults are living with the painful symptoms and disability caused…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Long-term effects of constipation; The “Whole30” eating plan

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Can constipation cause damage to the intestines? Occasional constipation, which is usually defined as having…

Type 3 Diabetes: Does Diabetes Cause Memory Loss?

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Type 2 diabetes is diabetes that you are not born with. It develops over time….