Category: Alternative Health News

Cardiac Rehabilitation Still Underutilized

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One of the best ways to improve and speed up your recovery from a major…

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…

Be Sure to Shovel Snow Safely This Winter

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Snow is for sledding, snowball fights, and snowmen. It’s not for your driveway— but unfortunately,…

Ask the Experts: Blood Test for Alzheimer’s; GERD and Esophageal Cancer; COPD Inhalers and Fracture Risk

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I recently read that a diagnostic lab is offering a new blood test for Alzheimer’s…

Newsbriefs: Switching Blood Thinners; Sleep Colder; Hobby Means Happy; Poor Sleep After Menopause

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A Switch to New Blood Thinners May Not Suit Frail Elders New blood thinners developed…

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…

The Facts About Pea Protein

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Pea protein is showing up in everything, from protein powders to plant-based beverages. Consumers should…

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…

Dietary Changes After Menopause Address Declining Estrogen Effects

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As women age, our nutritional needs change. Estrogen levels after menopause can result in the…

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)…

Diagnosing Heart Problems Is the First Step In Managing Disease

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Over 60 million women in the United States are living with some form of heart…

Frontline: Phototherapy for Alzheimer’s Treatment; Timing of Exercise and Weight Loss; Knee Replacement Surgery

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Phototherapy Demonstrates Promise for Alzheimer’s Treatment A new study has demonstrated promising results using photobiomodulation…

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…

Holistic Therapies for Pain Harness the Mind-Body Connection

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People experience more pain as they age, women are more prone to pain than men,…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Red Blood Cell Count

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I have all the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including abdominal pain, gas, bloating,…

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…