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Ask Tufts Experts: Added Fibers; Cherry Juice for Arthritis

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I’ve noticed that a lot of food packages boast the product has extra fiber. Are…

Should YOU Worry About Osteoporosis?

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An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a bone disease that occurs when the body…

Vitamin D and Your Health: Unanswered Questions

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If you take supplements in an effort to raise your blood levels of vitamin D,…

Keep Gout at Bay

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More than nine million U.S. adults are living with the painful symptoms and disability caused…

Newsbites: Activity and cardiovascular health; produce and cognitive health; caution with vitamin E and beta-carotene

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Metabolically Healthy Obesity” May Not Protect Against Heart Disease If you are obese but all…

5 Thanksgiving Feast Myths Busted!

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The feast that officially kicks off the holiday season is almost here. Thanksgiving is steeped…

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…

Optimize Your Calcium Absorption for Stronger Bones

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To keep your bones strong and reduce your risk of osteoporosis and fractures, it’s essential…

That Literal Pain In Your Butt Might Be Your Sciatic Nerve

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If you have pain that starts in your lower back and runs down through your…

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…

Type 3 Diabetes: Does Diabetes Cause Memory Loss?

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Type 2 diabetes is diabetes that you are not born with. It develops over time….

Irisin May Have a Future as Treatment to Reduce Brain Inflammation, Preserve Memory

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The protective benefits of regular exercise on cognition are well established, but researchers are still…

Curbing Emotional Eating and Overindulging

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With the pandemic on the wane and many people having received the COVID-19 vaccine, larger…

Build Strength and Power at Any Age

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Sarcopenia, also known as age-related muscle loss, is a natural part of the aging process…

News Briefs: November 2021

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A Slimmer Waist and Lower Blood Pressure with Whole Grains Middle- to older-aged adults who…

Ask the Doctor: October 2021

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Q. What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? A. A symptom is…

Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer

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Not that long ago, the go-to treatment for breast cancer was mastectomy, meaning total removal…

Insomnia Can Be Especially Harmful to Older Adults

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Tossing and turning throughout the night, difficulty falling asleep, and nonrestorative sleep are all hallmarks…

News Briefs: October 2021

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Walking through Pain to Relieve PAD Symptoms About 8.5 million people in the United States…

Inflammaging: Connecting Aging and Chronic Diseases

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Geroscience is a growing discipline that seeks to understand the relationship between aging and age-related…

Research Roundup: October 2021

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Fruit (Not Juice) May Lower Diabetes Risk At least two servings of whole fruit daily…

Can Your Diet be Too Clean?

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We’ve all heard the term “clean eating,” and how it’s supposed to give us picture-perfect…

Use Food to Fight Goiter

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The thyroid gland may be small, but it’s incredibly important, affecting almost every organ in…

Aspiration Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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When you inhale fluid or food into your lungs, it is called aspiration. The fluid…

How To Treat Anal Fissures Safely & Effectively

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You are starting a bowel movement and you suddenly feel a sharp pain in your…

Atherosclerosis Treatment: Can You Reverse Plaque Buildup in Your Arteries?

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Atherosclerosis is a clogged artery due to plaque formation. Arteries are the blood vessels that…

The Effect of Alcohol on the Digestive System: Does Alcohol Cause Cancer?

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Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in the world. When you drink alcohol, it…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Side effects of OTC pain relievers; New medications for migraine

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What are the most common side effects associated with OTC pain relievers? The most common…

Getting Enough Quality Sleep Is Essential for Your Brain

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If you think dreaming is the main activity going on in your brain while you…