Walking for Health: Why this simple form of activity could be your best health insurance
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Doctor-rating websites offer helpful but limited advice
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5 foods that fight high cholesterol
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Want to get enough vitamin D? Try supplements — or sunshine
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Caregiver’s Handbook: A guide to caring for the ill, elderly, or disabled-and yourself
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5 skin spots you shouldn’t worry about
Most skin spots are harmless, but it’s important to be able to distinguish them from skin cancers and precancers.
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Interval training for a stronger heart
Interval training means alternating between short bursts of intense exercise and brief periods of rest or less-intense activity. It builds cardiovascular fitness, but it does require exercisers to push their personal limit.
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DASH or Mediterranean: Which diet is better for you?
Both DASH and Mediterranean diets promote overall health. Which is better for you depends on your taste preferences and health goals.
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Preventing cold sores
Antiviral medications can be used to shorten the duration of a cold sore and prevent future ones.
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Study gives new insights into obesity and breast cancer
An analysis of data from the Women’s Health Initiative indicates that a woman’s risk of breast cancer rises across increasing weight levels.
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