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Eat to Lower Your Risk of Dementia
You can help keep your brain healthy with these six foods — plus a dose of sunshine. read
1 Household, 2 Diets
Should a spouse ever play ‘diet cop’? read
Clothing That Improves Posture and Eases Neck, Back Pain
Even some doctors and elite athletes wear it. read
Treating Erectile Dysfunction — Without the Little Blue Pill
A look at non-pharmaceutical alternatives and their effectiveness. read
Are Your Supplements Harmless?
They may be interfering with your prescription medications. Watch
Age-Proof Your Brain
Here are 10 easy ways to keep your mind fit forever. read
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Soda Drinkers Have Higher Stroke Risk
Substituting coffee for cola may lower the risk. read
Eating Low-Fat Dairy May Cut Your Stroke Risk
Swedish study says vitamin D plays a major role. read
Who Really Needs a Stent?
Fewer people than you might think. read
Bone Density Testing for Women 65+
Those with normal bone density results can be tested less often. read
Mammograms Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths by Almost Half, Study Says
Results contradict recent research on screenings. read
Viagra and Heart Risks
Men should not take erectile dysfunction drugs with certain common heart medicines. read
Coffee May Help Prevent Endometrial Cancer
Good news for women who drink 3 or more cups daily. read
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A Hospital May Be the Worst Place to Stay if You're Sick
How you can protect yourself. read
How to Interpret Your Lab Results
An expert explains what the numbers (and words) mean. read
The Vaccines You Need at 50+
Here are the details about which ones to get, and when. read
4 Surgeries to Avoid
Why you should think twice before going under the knife. read
Patient Checklist for Your Hospital Stay
Advice on how to prepare and be a proactive patient. read
The War on Cancer
More Americans are surviving. Here's why. read
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