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Vitamin D Benefits
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Vitamin D Benefits

Michael F. Holick, PhD, MD | March 20, 2023

If you follow health news online, you’re likely to see an endless barrage of contradictory information on this crucial vitamin.…

Regular Exercise Reduces Dementia Risk
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Regular Exercise Reduces Dementia Risk

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | January 9, 2023

There’s increasing evidence that consistent physical activity can lower the risk of dementia. But not all exervise is the same.…

The Easy Artery Health Test
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The Easy Artery Health Test

Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, MD | December 3, 2022

A painless imaging test can let your doctor peek right into your arteries to see if dangerous plaque deposits (atherosclerosis)…

Grow Stronger Every Day
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Grow Stronger Every Day

Sharlyn Green, MBA | November 6, 2022

In every stage of life, and at all ages, exercise is proven to be beneficial, but some seniors may not…

Low Testosterone Could Make COVID-19 Worse
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Low Testosterone Could Make COVID-19 Worse

Chris Iliades, MD | November 1, 2022

Hospital records during the COVID-19 pandemic show that men are more likely to be hospitalized for severe COVID than women.…

7 Surprising Asthma Triggers
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7 Surprising Asthma Triggers

Jeffrey G. Demain, MD | October 4, 2022

If you have asthma, you already know that things like cigarette smoke, animal dander, and dust can trigger a dangerous…

Stretch to Feel Your Best
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Stretch to Feel Your Best

Michelle Leachman | September 6, 2022

Waking up with stiff, achy muscles and joints? Taking a few minutes to stretch can help you warm up your…

Alcohol and Your Heart
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Alcohol and Your Heart

Leslie Cho, MD | September 2, 2022

Could your nightly glass of wine be good for your heart? It’s a popular and widespread idea, driven by the…

Healthy Hot Weather Exercise
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Healthy Hot Weather Exercise

Jonathan Su, DPT | August 7, 2022

Now that summer is here, millions of Americans are out jogging, running, hiking, and biking. But summer exercise comes with…

Are You Taking Heart Health Seriously Enough?
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Are You Taking Heart Health Seriously Enough?

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | August 1, 2022

Prepare yourself for a statistic that might make your heart a bit heavier: In the time it will take you…

Accidental Dehydration—It’s Far More Common Than You Think
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Accidental Dehydration—It’s Far More Common Than You Think

Sarah Hiner | July 28, 2022

A few nights ago, when I woke up at 3:30 in the morning for that usual middle-of-the-night trip to the…

Ask the Expert: Fiber for Constipation
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Ask the Expert: Fiber for Constipation

Anish Sheth, MD | July 12, 2022

My doctor recommended getting more fiber for my constipation, but it's not helping. What can I do? Getting more fiber…

6 Steps to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
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6 Steps to Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Vi K. Chiu, MD, PhD | July 4, 2022

Colorectal cancer is the third-­leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that, in…

Recharge Your Body Throughout the Day
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Recharge Your Body Throughout the Day

Sara C. Mednick, PhD | July 1, 2022

When asked how the body repairs itself and replenishes its resources, most people will answer with one word: sleep. They’re…

The Science of Meditation
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The Science of Meditation

Yi-Yuan Tang, PhD | June 7, 2022

According to the most recent statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 percent of Americans meditate,…