Articles On:Health

February 11, 2022

The Importance of Core Strength for Seniors

Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Medical School explains the importance of core strength for seniors ...

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An older man doing plank exercises. Image from Premium Health, Tribune Content Agency. For article, Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Medical School explains the importance of core strength for seniors and suggests exercises for building a strong core.
February 7, 2022

Tips for Winter Vegetables and Fruits

Matthew Kadey of Environmental Nutrition presents 10 common winter vegetables and fruits, their nutrient values, ...

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Basket of seasonal winter vegetables. For article Matthew Kadey of Environmental Nutrition presents 10 common winter vegetables and fruits, their nutrient values, and tips for using them.
February 4, 2022

What Is Pharmacogenomics?

Dr. Michael Schuh of Mayo Clinic explains pharmacogenomics and how pharmacogenomic testing can potentially improve ...

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Doctor And Patient Photo By Mark Adams Dreamstime. For article, A look at pharmacogenomics (medication metabolism) and how it can potentially improve a person's health care, plus wider benefits of pharmacogenomic testing.
February 2, 2022

These Recipes and Cooking Swaps Help Manage Cholesterol

When cooking, keep in mind small changes that can make a big impact on heart ...

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Tortilla soup, a recipe from the American Heart Association that can help manage cholesterol. Small changes can make a big impact on heart health. These tasty recipes and cooking swaps help manage cholesterol, so you can eat healthy.
February 1, 2022

6 Health Benefits of Cranberries

You may associate cranberries with the holidays, but there are good reasons to consume them ...

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These ruby-red beauties may reduce inflammation, prevent antibiotic resistance and more. For article, Six health benefits of cranberries, year-round, including research about how they may help counter the global threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
January 29, 2022

Six Common Age-Associated Body Changes

What age-associated body changes can we expect as parts of the aging process? The Mayo ...

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Man reading a book, wearing reading glasses. Photo By Ponsulak Dreamstime. What age-associated body changes can we expect during aging? The Mayo Clinic outlines five common changes and tips for managing them.
January 26, 2022

The Importance of Dental Care

While the pandemic has made it easy to put off a trip to the dentist, ...

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Woman At Dentist Office Photo By Rosshelen Dreamstime. For article, The importance of dental care means we must continue to make our regular pilgrimages to the dentist, even during a pandemic, and this is why.
January 25, 2022

Peanuts as a Nutritional Powerhouse

What is fun to eat, oh-so-tasty, but sometimes gets a bad rap and is actually ...

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Peanuts, shelled and unshelled. Today, every part of the peanut is put to good use, for great taste and as part of a healthy diet. For article on peanuts as a nutritional powerhouse. Image from Premium Health
January 21, 2022

Sleep Reduces Risk of Dementia

Andrew E. Budson, M.D., of Harvard Health Blog, discusses two studies demonstrating that sleep reduces ...

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Man Sleeping Photo By Tampatra1 Dreamstime. For article, sleep reduces risk of dementia
January 18, 2022

Safely Reduce Daily Pill Count

Three in five older adults take five medications per person. Besides possible benefits, taking a ...

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A box filled with different medications. Don't try to simplify your regimen on your own. For article on how to reduce daily pill count and reduce health risks.