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Injectable Weight Loss Drugs Provide Additional Health Benefits

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In recent years, injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide)…

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….

MGH Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Increase in Stroke and Heart Attack Risk

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As the recreational use of cannabis is increasing, new research sug­gests that the public needs…

Should You Try “Intermittent Fasting?”

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

MGH Study Suggests Why Moderate Alcohol Intake May Benefit Cardiovascular Health

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The heart and brain benefits of light ­to-moderate alcohol consumption are often debated, as various…

What to Know About Late-Life Depression and the Challenges of Getting the Right Diagnosis

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As you get older, you may find yourself becoming more relaxed and enjoying your grandchildren,…

The Struggles with Weight Bias

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The prevalence of overweight and obesity continues to rise. Nearly one in three adults are…

Medications That Boost Bone Health

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With the many health concerns facing postmenopausal women, it’s easy to overlook bone health. After…

Can Vitamin D Really Help Ease Depression Symptoms? What About Other Nutrients?

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Vitamin supplements can help fill in nutritional gaps in your diet and boost levels in…

How to Overcome the Fear of Irrelevance

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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…

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…

The Best Diet for Healthy Aging?

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Worldwide, people are living longer. In 2000, one in ten people in the U.S. were…

9. Adaptations for Chronic Illness

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Eating healthfully and being physically active benefit everyone. When it comes to chronic health conditions,…

Ask the Doctor: Neurologists; New Year’s Resolutions; Focusing

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Q: I feel as though my memory struggles are more than just age-related lapses. Should…

Antioxidants Help Protect the Brain, but Should Be Consumed in Moderation Only

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They include vitamins C and E and carotenoids, a type of plant chemical that gives…