Category: Alternative Health News

“Mild” Heart Attack: Symptoms and What to Do When It Happens

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What is a “mild heart attack”? You may have heard the expression and wondered exactly…

What to Know About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Stages, Outlook and Treatment

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases, most commonly emphysema and chronic…

Normal or Not? What to Know About Swollen Feet

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Sometimes what to do about a swollen foot is an easy call. If you sprain…

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia Without Diabetes Could Be Reactive Hypoglycemia

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Hypoglycemia, which is low blood sugar, is usually a problem for people with diabetes. When…

Bone Density Test: What Your Osteoporosis T-Score Means for Your Bone Health

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A bone mineral density test is the best way to measure your bone health. It…

C Diff Diet: What to Eat When You Have Clostridium Difficile

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Clostridium difficile infection (C diff) is a bowel infection caused by toxin-producing bacteria. C diff…

Research Roundup: December 2020

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Multivitamin May Lessen Illness Symptoms A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement may lessen illness duration…

EN on Foods: Brussel Sprouts are Back!

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The Folklore. Brussels sprouts have made a comeback…but why? Turns out, it’s all about preparation….

A Modern Take on Olden Grains

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Conventional wisdom says that it’s good to be young. After all, youth is all about…

The Wide World of Mushrooms

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Mushrooms have been consumed and used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The ancient…

Spotlight on Supplements: Astaxanthin

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Astaxanthin may not be easy to pronounce (“asta-ZAN-thin”) nor widely known, but there is interest…

You Should Know: Pump Up Your Breakfast

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We’ve heard the old adage that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,”…

Ask the EN Experts: Should I Buy Organic?; Apple Cider Vinegar

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For as long of a year as this has been, it somehow simultaneously feels like…

Ask Tufts Experts: Belly Fat; Diverticulosis Diet

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I have a normal BMI, I eat right, and I stay quite active for a…

Special Report: Top 5 Snacking Myths

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People in the U.S. are snacking more than ever before. According to a 2019 survey,…

Soup it Up!

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Soups are wonderfully versatile and easy to make, and the combinations of ingredients and flavors…

Newsbites: Consequences of skipping meal; diet and CVD; dental health and dementia; the importance of less inactivity

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Skipping Meals to Cut Calories Could Lead to Unexpected Consequences If you’re trying to lose…

Newsbriefs: Type 2 Diabetes; Defense against COVID-19; Improve cardiovascular health; Cognitive health; Abdominal fat loss; Vitamin C and muscle mass

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Take Folate to Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Consuming folate early in life can…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Ways to better hydrate; Lose weight through meditation

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My doctor says I need to hydrate more. I’m not a fan of plain water…

Drink Healthy, Organic, All-Natural Juice

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Your first choice for consuming your daily nutrients should be fresh, wholesome foods, including fruits…

Make Smart Cheese Choices

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Cheese is rich in protein (at 6 to 8 grams per serving) and calcium (at…

Explore These Delicious Ancient Grains

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In the world of grains, everything old is new again. Quinoa, an “ancient grain” first…

Q&A: Depression & COVID-19; Exercises Easy on Joints

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Q: I’m typically a glass-half-full kind of person, but 2020 and COVID-19 have shaken my…

Ask the Experts: Men & Covid-19; Alcohol & Brain Function; “Welcome to Medicare” Visit

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Q: Is it true that men are more likely than women to die from covid-19?…

New Blood Test Could Revolutionize Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis

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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly, and given…

Lung Cancer Screening Update

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Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, and also one…

Newbriefs: Shoulder Replacements; Pneumonia Shots; Flu & Acute Cardiovascular Events; Bone Drugs & Atypical Fractures

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Most Shoulder Replacements Last More Than 10 Years The vast majority of shoulder replacement implants…

Drug-Free Strategies to Ease Your Aching Head

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While you may have heard that older adults are less likely than their younger counterparts…

Early Flu Symptoms: What to Do When You Have the Flu

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Influenza virus – the flu – attacks about eight percent of Americans every year. Flu…

Prediabetes Warning: These Risk Factors Can Lead to Diabetes

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If you have prediabetes, there is about a 50 percent chance you will go on…

Vitamin D Deficiency: Are You at Risk?

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Vitamin D is an important vitamin for health. It helps you absorb calcium from your…

What Is Dopamine Deficiency?

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You may have read or heard about dopamine deficiency and supplements or diets to increase…

What Is Serotonin Deficiency?

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Serotonin is an important brain chemical that relays messages in your brain, called a neurotransmitter….

Research Roundup: November 2020

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High Protein Linked to Lower Risk of Death. A higher protein diet may lower mortality…

All for Apples!

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The Folklore. The beloved apple is quite likely the world’s most famous fruit. People have…

The Pros (and Cons) of Vegetarian Diets

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A recent poll found that about one in ten Americans say they follow a vegetarian…