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Get Relief From Constipation

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Bowel movements may not be a common topic of polite conversation, but most people suffer…

Gout: Your Big Toe Might Provide Important Health Clues

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When you picture someone with gout, you may think of an older, overweight man who…

Are You at Increased Risk of Stroke?

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You need to know if your stroke risk is high for two main reasons. First,…

What Is Leptin?

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Leptin is a hormone that was only discovered in 1994. A hormone is a chemical…

Twitching While Sleeping

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Have you ever been jerked out of sleep by a sudden twitch or uncontrolled muscle…

Are You at Risk for Calcium Deficiency?

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You probably know that calcium is important for growing and keeping your bones strong. Did…

How Long Does Gout Last?

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A gout attack can cause sudden and very severe joint pain. It frequently starts in…

Diverticulitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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To understand diverticulitis, you need to understand diverticulosis, so let’s start there. Diverticulosis is a…

Do Foods Cause Kidney Stones?

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Kidney stones can form when you have too much dissolved minerals and salts in your…

Is Your Blood Sugar in the Normal Range?

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Blood sugar is also called blood glucose. It is a measurement of the amount of…

Alcohol and Blood Pressure: How Alcohol Can Affect Hypertension

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Drinking alcohol raises your blood pressure, even if you are not a heavy drinker. [1,2]…

Ask Tufts Experts: Raw vs. Roasted Nuts; Lactose in Yogurt

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Which is a better choice for my health, raw nuts, or roasted? Alice H. Lichtenstein,…

The Stress-Diet Connection

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Does stress impact our food choices? Conversely, can dietary choices help us better manage stress?…

Nutrition Lessons from a Global Pandemic

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Here at Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter we strive to provide you with the latest,…

Newsbites: Cardiovascular Health; Heart Health; Weight Loss Strategies

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Cardiovascular Health Linked to Transition from Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia A clinical study published…

Choose the Best Plant-Based Milk for You

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When it comes to plant-based milks, you’ve got a lot of choices, including soy, nut,…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Arsenic in rice; Chronic laryngitis

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I’m reading a lot of disturbing information about arsenic in U.S. rice. Is rice farmed…

Comfort Foods That Are Heart Healthy

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Comfort foods are mentally and emotionally gratifying but often empty or limited in nutritional value….

Chocolate Benefits for Your Brain May Include Memory and Mood Improvement

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Eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate may benefit health in many ways. In fact, some…

Gout Foods: What Food Should I Avoid with Gout?

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If you’re suffering from the pain and discomfort of gout, foods containing high levels of…

Infected Wound: Stop the Ooze Before it Starts

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You scraped your knee a few days ago. Now your cut is surrounded by angry,…

Lemon Health Benefits: Reduce Your Risk of Cancer, Anemia, and More

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Lemons are much more than a garnish for your glass of water or fancy cocktail….

Is There Such Thing as a Gastritis Diet?

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According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) for digestive diseases, research shows that neither…

Matcha Powder Benefits

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Green tea may be one of the healthiest beverages you can drink, except, perhaps, for…

Turmeric Benefits May Lower LDL Cholesterol

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If you want to lower LDL naturally, the answer may lie in your spice rack….

Research Roundup: July 2020

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• Midlife Weight Gain Harms Lungs. Putting on weight during middle age may lead to…

EN on Foods: Crazy for Corn!

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The Folklore. Corn is one of the most anticipated joys of summer, along with long…

The Best Diet for Healthy Aging?

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Worldwide, people are living longer. In 2000, one in ten people in the U.S. were…

Three Nutrients That May Help Lower Triglycerides

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If you’ve discovered that you have high triglycerides, it’s important to learn how to lower…

A Healthier Transition to Menopause

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Menopause is a noteworthy signal in a woman’s life, the end of the female reproductive…

Spotlight on Supplements: Alpha-Lipoic Acid

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Lipoic acid, often called alpha- or α-lipoic acid (ALA), is a naturally occurring compound that…