Category: Alternative Health News

Newsbites: Breast cancer survival; herbal supplement quality issues; healthy dietary patterns are good for the planet

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Being physically active has been associated with lower risk for developing breast cancer. Now, a…

The Health Benefits of Strength Training

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While aerobic activities like walking, jogging, gardening, swimming, and playing tennis or pickleball are an…

Optimizing Sleep

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

Tummy Trouble: When to Seek Help

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We’ve all had stomachaches, and most of us have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms like gassiness and…

Obesity is a Disease: Why, and Why it Matters

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There has been a pervasive idea in society that obesity is a sign of personal…

Ask Tufts Experts: Vitamin C Supplements; Processed Meat

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I’ve been taking vitamin C since the 1970s. Should I continue taking it? Should I…

What Is Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?

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Chances are you’ve seen ads for some type of injection therapy. These ads commonly claim…

Frontline: Social Isolation; Gardening Benefits; Eating Fast Food

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Social Isolation Linked with Higher Risk of Dementia Older adults who are socially isolated have…

Take These 6 Steps to Reduce Your Stroke Risk

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A stroke is caused by a partial or total interruption of the blood supply to…

Lecanemab: The First Drug to Slow Down Alzheimer’s Disease

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According to the National Institute on Aging, heart attacks and strokes are the biggest risks…

Weighted Blanket Benefits

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If you go to Amazon or search Google for weighted blankets, you will find many…

How to Find Migraine Relief at Home

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When looking for at home migraine relief, a quick online search will pull up several…

“The Bent Carrot” Is Peyronie’s Disease

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According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, even though there is not much public awareness, Peyronie’s disease…

Genetics Advance Prostate Cancer Treatment

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Statistics show that about 13 out of every 100 men will develop prostate cancer in…

Muscle Mass: Use It, Don’t Lose It

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Everyone starts to lose a little muscle mass starting at about age 30. Unfortunately, sarcopenia,…

Diabetes Can Affect Your Skin

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It’s fairly common to suffer from rashes and other skin problems in older age, but…

No Need to Nix the Nap

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Previous research has shown that poor sleep may put people at greater risk for a…

Sleep Better at Night

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Many older adults report poor sleep. Disturbed nights can happen because of painful conditions like…

Choose the Right CPAP Machine for You

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If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), your doctor likely has recommended…

Research Roundup: February 2023

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• Refined Grains May Raise CAD Risk. Refined grains may increase risk of developing premature…

Dark Chocolate

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The Folklore. What better time of year to treat your Valentine (and yourself!) to the…

The Nutrition of Global Cuisine—Healthier 
by Region?

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There has never been a better time to explore the exciting flavors of world cuisines….

Anti-Inflammatory Foods: 
Eat to Help Fight Inflammation

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Inflammation is a hot topic these days. With so many people suffering from chronic diseases,…

The Psychology of Food Choices

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A salad or a cheeseburger? A fruit bowl or chocolate cake? A milkshake or a…

Spotlight on Supplements: Lutein

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Did your parents ever tell you, “Eat your veggies, they’re good for your eyes”? My…