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Climbing Stairs May Improve Heart Health, Promote Longevity
By Bob Curley — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak, MSJ Take the stairs — it could prolong your life. That’s the conclusion of United Kingdom researchers who are reporting that climbing stairs...
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Are Allergies Interfering With Your Social Life?
By Vanessa Mangru-Kumar // SWNS Nearly a quarter of Americans (22%) have missed out on at least five outdoor events they wanted to attend over the past year because of allergies (65%), according to new...
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Toxic Chemicals From Microplastics Can Be Absorbed By The Skin, Study Finds
By Jessica Freeborn — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Research is moving forward in exploring the potential dangers of microplastics and how people may be exposed and affected. A study...
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By Katharine Lang — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. It is well known that diet and exercise affect health, and research suggests that it can also affect the speed and progression of aging....
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Wearable Tech Uses AI To Detect Cardiac Arrhythmia 30 Minutes Before Onset
By Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. About 59 million people worldwide had atrial fibrillation (AFib) in 2019, making it the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia, also known...
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Misplaced Your Keys? How To Distinguish Dementia From Normal Age-Related...
By David Rossiaky — Fact checked by Kevin Cyr, MD Chances are high that your memory doesn’t work the way you think that it does. Or at least that’s one of the central tenets of The Psychology of...
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Unitedhealth Grew Very Big. Now, Some Lawmakers Want To Chop It Down
By Dan Diamond, Christopher Rowland and Daniel Gilbert After becoming pregnant, Alexandra Day, a 31-year-old consultant living in South Carolina, sought out neonatal genetic testing that was covered...
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Are You Using a Salt Substitute? (Video)
Updated May 1, 2024 Salt substitutes can be an effective way to help lower your blood pressure and fight heart disease. But experts warn that overuse of certain salt substitutes or alternatives can be...
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AI Tool May Help Detect Cancer In A Few Minutes With A Drop Of Blood
By Tim Newman — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Scientists in China have created a dried blood spot test to diagnose cancer. In the new study, they focused on pancreatic, gastric and...
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing Stroke (Video)
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and as part of everyday awareness, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals suggest reducing stroke risk and knowing the signs. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in...
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Mayo Clinic Q & A: Does Collagen Really Help Fight Wrinkles And Aging?
By Abby Smith DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I see ads for collagen powder and supplements everywhere now, and my sister swears by it for fighting wrinkles. Does it actually help prevent aging? What exactly is...
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FDA Qualifies Apple Watch’s AFib History For Use In Clinical Studies
By Umar Shakir The Apple Watch’s atrial fibrillation (AFib) history feature, which records and alerts the wearer’s relevant heart events, has been qualified to join the FDA’s Medical Device...
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can Honey Help My Cough?
By Abby Smith DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My family’s colds are still lingering from the winter season, and I can’t seem to kick this pesky cough. I’ve heard honey can help. Is it true? ANSWER: While we think...
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When Does The Weight Loss Plateau Occur On Drugs Like Ozempic, And Can You...
By Paul Ian Cross, PhD — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. This new research, published in Obesity, focuses on understanding why different obesity treatments stop showing weight loss results...
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5 Things To Know About Stroke
A stroke can happen at any time and to anyone. You might be talking to your loved one and notice they’re suddenly slurring their words. Or, while grocery shopping, you realize you can’t move your hand...
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What’s the Difference Between Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound?
By Beth Ann Mayer “Ozempic is like Vaseline,” says Dr. Mitch Roslin, the director of bariatric medicine at Northern Westchester Hospital in Westchester County, N.Y. Roslin is referring to the idea that...
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Social Media and Body Image: Negative and Positive Effects
Medically reviewed by Danielle Wade, LCSW — By Sian Ferguson Social media can be both good and bad for your body image. What really matters is how you use it. This requires you to use social media...
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‘Probable’ Carcinogens Found Inside Cars. Should You Be Worried?
By Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. In the United States, most cars use flame retardants within seat foams and coverings and other areas of vehicle cabins, based on the...
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Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Inherited More Often Than Previously Thought
By Eileen Bailey — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Genes that increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s might be a separate form of the disease, according to a new study published in the...
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Overall Diet Quality May Be More Important Than How Much Ultra-Processed...
By Elizabeth Pratt — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak, MSJ Overall dietary quality has a larger influence on the risk of death than the consumption of ultra-processed foods. That’s according to...
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