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If You Drink Alcohol to Cope, Behavioral Therapy Can Help

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There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a glass of wine or a cocktail in social situations…

Smart Swaps for a Healthy New Year

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Is improving the quality of your dietary pattern on your short list for resolutions this…

Newsbites: Feelings of well-being and cardiovascular disease; “body roundness;” ultraprocessed foods and bone health

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Feelings of Well-Being Associated with Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) stand as…

Adopt Healthy Sleep Habits to Prevent Chronic Disease

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Once in a while it’s normal to have difficulty falling asleep because you have a…

Adopt These Coping Strategies so Stress Won’t Make You Sick

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Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, and not all stress is harmful. However,…

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…

Consider Minimally Invasive Options for Varicose Vein Removal

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During the postmenopausal years, a red, blue, or raised rope-like vein may appear somewhere on…

Injectable Semaglutide Formulation Makes Compliance with Healthy Diet Easier

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You’ve probably heard about semaglutide; it is branded as Ozempic and Rybelsus for diabetes management…

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 Happens if You Have Too Much or Too Little Fat in Your Diet? 

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While fat has often been dubbed as a dietary nemesis, it’s important to know that…

New Findings on Cognitive Health

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There is a growing understanding of the role lifestyle choices play in preventing and slowing…

Don’t Take Psoriasis Lightly: It May Affect More Than Your Skin

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Having a mild case of psoriasis may be more of a bothersome annoyance than a…

Cut Your Diabetes and Heart Disease Risks By Losing Weight

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Being overweight or obese means you’re more likely to have a long list of health…

Under the Influence of Ageism

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Remember that old saying, “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never…

Speak Up About Your Mental Health

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Mental health problems are exceedingly common, especially in women: One out of every two women…

Make Healthy Fats Part of Your Eating Pattern

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Sometimes, it’s challenging to make changes in your diet. But here’s a simple approach to…

Memory Problems Have Many Causes Besides Dementia

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Do you stop talking mid-sentence because you can’t find the right word, or forget where…

Optimizing Sleep

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Sleep has a major impact on health. Not getting enough quality sleep is associated with…

Get Relief from Heartburn and Acid Reflux

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Most people experience occasional heartburn from time to time, but when that burning sensation in…

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…

Eight Essentials for Heart Health

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For years we were told to “eat well and exercise” to keep our hearts healthy….

Are Your Sleep Habits Affecting Your Weight?

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About one in three adults in the United States report routinely not getting enough sleep….

Ask the Doctor: October 2022

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Q: In reading about memory, I often see the terms “encoding” and “storage.” What is…

Can Mindfulness Meditation Relieve Pain and Boost Your Mental and Physical Health?

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News Briefs: October 2022

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Sleep Added to List of Essential Healthy Heart Habits © Wavebreakmedia | Getty Images There’s…

How to Overcome the Fear of Irrelevance

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Nutrition Security

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The majority of Americans do not meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,…

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…

OTC Pain Relievers May Have Side Effects, Just Like Prescription Drugs

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You probably don’t think much about it when you take a couple of Advil or…

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…

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…

Is Fructose Bad for You?

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

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…

Is Going Gluten-Free a Smart Strategy for You?

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In recent years, the number of “gluten-free” food products has grown substantially. That’s because gluten—a…

Ask the Doctor: September 2021

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Q. I have seen ads for smartphone apps that offer mental health counseling. Is it…

“Plant-Based” Diets Done Right

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Plant-based diets (patterns that maximize plantderived foods and minimize animal-derived foods) are a good choice…

Ask the Experts: Moving to Memory Care; Heart Transplantation in Seniors; Bloating from Fiber

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I’ve been caring for my elderly mother for a couple of years, but her dementia…

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…

Special Report: Top 5 Snacking Myths

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People in the U.S. are snacking more than ever before. According to a 2019 survey,…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Ways to better hydrate; Lose weight through meditation

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Q&A: Depression & COVID-19; Exercises Easy on Joints

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Q: I’m typically a glass-half-full kind of person, but 2020 and COVID-19 have shaken my…

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…

The Negative Effects of Narcissism

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

A Healthier Transition to Menopause

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Menopause is a noteworthy signal in a woman’s life, the end of the female reproductive…

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms You Can Identify

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Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Vitamin D deficiency symptoms have been linked to numerous health problems,…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: It’s Not Just a War-Related Phenomenon

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When you hear the term “post-traumatic stress disorder” (PTSD), you may think of military veterans…

NAC Benefits: May Help Lung Problems, Addictions, Autism, Bipolar, and More

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You may have seen the acronym but wondered, “What is NAC?” It stands for N-acetyl…

What Are Dairy Intolerance Symptoms? Gas, Nausea, Diarrhea, and More

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If you’ve ever experienced stomach pain after taking down a glass a milk or found…