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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…

Ask Tufts Experts: Washing Organic Foods; Instant Oatmeal

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Since they are grown without pesticides, do organic fruits and vegetables need to be washed?…

Fitting in Fats for Health

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Far from just padding our waistlines, fats play important roles in our bodies. Having fat…

Understanding Plant “Antinutrients”

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Healthy foods like beans, whole grains, nuts, and leafy greens contain a wide range of…

Newsbites: Coffee consumption; impact of smoking; benefits of dietary vitamin C; “healthy” label to be redefined;

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Habitual Coffee Consumption Associated with Health Benefits A study that followed nearly 400,000 middle-aged individuals…

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…

News Briefs November 2022

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Q: I’ve been suffering from the pain and stiffness of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for many…

Insights into Hip and Knee Replacement

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When looking for a good joint replacement surgeon, you might not think to include expertise…

News Briefs November 2022

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Physical Fitness May Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease According to a presentation at the American…

This Is Your Nervous System Calling

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© gilaxia | Getty ImagesBy practicing mindfulness, you can be the creator of calm and…

Trouble Sleeping?

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© AntiMartina | Getty Images If you’ve been counting sheep for more nights than you’d…

Give Thanks for Good Health!

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Mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, casseroles, turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, creamy green beans, pies and…

Newsbriefs: Vitamin D; Red meat and CVD risk; Psyllium and constipation

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MAJOR FINDING: Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Prevent Major Diseases Virtually every tissue in the…

Grain Products: Don’t Be Fooled by Healthy-Sounding Labels!

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Eating more minimally processed whole grains and less refined grains is good for your health….

Top Reasons to Avoid “Top Foods” Lists

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You see them everywhere: “The ten best/worst foods for your health.” “The top five reasons…

Diet and Hemorrhoids

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Hemorrhoids affect about half of U.S. adults over age 50, yet few people want to…

Ask Tufts Experts: Relative Heath of Processed Foods; Calcium Intake Recommendations

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On the spectrum of processed foods, where do supposedly healthy foods such as plant milks,…

Improve Your Cardiovascular Health with Eight Essential Steps

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Earlier this year, the American Heart Association (AHA) released “Life’s Essential 8,” a checklist of…

Frontline: Heart Disease and Stroke; Replace Social Media Time; Glaucoma Risk

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Improve Your Sleep and Lower Your Odds of Heart Disease, Stroke The more positive sleep…

Harvest the Bounty of Nutrients in Winter Squash

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Need to add some variety to your menus this fall? “Add winter squash to your…

How Long Does Tinnitus Last?

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According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, tinnitus is a…

Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen: Uses & Side Effects

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Ibuprofen is in a family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen is the…

What is a Pulse Oximeter?

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If you have been to a doctor’s office or hospital in the last 30 years,…

Symptoms of Acid Reflux at Night

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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), GERD can cause stomach juices to flow…