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Choose Your Condiments Wisely

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If you’ve been congratulating yourself for eating healthy entrees and side dishes, make sure you’re…

Newsbriefs: Reduce inflammatory markers; Type 2 diabetes risk; Whole grains and cardiovascular risk; Skip multivitamins; Omega-3s; Chronic constipation

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Eat Walnuts to Reduce Inflammatory Markers A meta-analysis of 24 randomized controlled trials showed that…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Is sushi safe?; Consuming fermented foods

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Q: I’d like to try sushi but I’ve heard stories of people getting sick from…

Keep Up the Cardio for Good Heart Health

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Being sedentary or inactive plays as much of a role in reducing life expectancy as…

Get Your Daily Dose of Beta Carotene

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Parents often have tried to persuade children to eat carrots by saying “they’re good for…

Reduce Your Sugar Intake

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The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans isn’t sugarcoating its recommendation for reducing added sugar intake….

Make These Easy Diet Changes for Better Heart Health

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It’s easy to indulge yourself and go off a heart-healthy diet, whether it’s triggered by…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Anticholinergic drugs; Alcohol and antibiotics; Symptoms of pancreatic cancer

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I’m 75, and I take a medication called Detrol to help control urinary incontinence. I’ve…

Better Therapies Offer a More Positive Prognosis for Lung Cancer Patients

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Lung cancer is the second-most common type of cancer and the top cause of cancerrelated…

What to Know About NAC Supplements

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NAC, the acronym for N-acetylcysteine, is used as both a prescription medication and an over-the-counter…

What is GABA Deficiency?

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If you Google “GABA deficiency,” the only recognized medical condition you will find is GABA-transaminase…

Common BPA Sources—And How to Avoid Them

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Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical that has been used since the 1960s in…

Can Supplements Boost Your Immune System?

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It would be great if there was an over-the-counter supplement that would boost your immune…

What Are the Health Benefits of Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil?

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According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the flaxseed plant has been…

9 Home Remedies to Relieve Flu Symptoms

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Flu is a viral upper respiratory tract infection that can usually be diagnosed by its…

Coconut Water Health Benefits

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Coconut water is the clear water found inside young coconuts. It is not the same…

The Health Benefits of Oregano Oil

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Studies in human cells and in animals show that oils from the oregano plant have…

Research Roundup: January 2021

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Belly Fat Linked to Premature Death. Excess belly fat is associated with a higher risk…

Could You Be Deficient in Vitamin B12?

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Vitamin B12 is best known—and most promoted—as a cure for fatigue, but this vitamin is…

Make it Meatless!

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If you’re motivated to make a healthy change this year, consider including meatless meals. There’s…

Spotlight on Supplements: Elderberry

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Many people are seeking ways to support their immune systems and stay healthy. With cold…

Nutrition and the Flu; Increase Your Whole Grains

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Q Can nutrition help fight the flu? A If you find yourself dealing with the…

Ask Tufts Experts: Deuterium-depleted water; Is corn a starch or a veggie?

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Does the amount of deuterium in drinking water matter to one’s health? Judith C. Thalheimer,…

The Great Diet Debate

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While any plan that cuts calories will result in short-term weight loss, not all calorie-cutting…

Simple Ways to Step Up Physical Activity

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Just one in five women and one in four men in the U.S. meets the…

Newsbites: Chocolate and heart health; diet and dementia; vitamin K benefits; intermittent fasting

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More Science that Chocolate May Be Good for Your Heart A new systematic review and…

Easy Steps to a Healthy New Year

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This is the time of year we make big promises to ourselves: “I will lose…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Foods that trigger migraines; Athlete’s foot

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I’ve heard that certain foods and drinks can trigger migraines. If this is true, which…

Rising Hypertension Rates Prompt “Call to Action”

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Are you one of the more than 100 million American adults who have hypertension (HT)?…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Improve Your Coping Skills

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We all face challenging problems and situations at times in our lives, and many of…

Four Ways to Begin Your Day with a Healthy Breakfast

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Why is breakfast routinely touted as the most important meal of the day? It’s because…

Is Red Bull Bad for You? Why You Shouldn’t Drink Energy Drinks

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Energy drinks might be tempting when you’re tired but need to keep yourself alert. And…

Is Tupperware BPA-Free? What You Should Know About Plastics and Food Safety

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For all of us who have leftovers after any number of meals, this is a…

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms, from Fatigue to Mouth Sores

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Vitamin B12 deficiency is best known as a cause of fatigue, but this vitamin is…

Calcium-Rich Foods: Dairy and Non-Dairy Options, and How Much You Need Per Day

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In late 2016, Johns Hopkins Medicine released the results of a 10-year study that questioned…

Anti-Inflammatory Foods: What to Eat for Inflammation

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