Cutting carbs may aid weight loss and heart health
A low-carbohydrate diet, popular for weight loss, may also have some benefits for heart health.
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Volunteering can be good for both mind and body
There are many ways one can volunteer, such as helping at a local organization and doing nice things for friends and loved ones.
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Latest thinking on mammograms for older women
While routine breast cancer screening for older women is debated, mammography is generally considered worthwhile if a woman has a life expectancy of five to seven years.
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Low vitamin D levels associated with dementia
Low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
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Ask the doctor: How does protein in grams translate to portion size in ounces?
The grams of protein in a serving of meat aren’t the same as the weight of a portion because protein makes up only part of a food’s weight.
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Chiropractic neck adjustments linked to stroke
Quick, thrusting movements done to ease neck pain-known as cervical manipulative therapy-have been linked to tears in the arteries of the neck.
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Treating narrowed arteries in the neck
The buildup of plaque deposits in the carotid arteries of the neck can block blood flow to the brain and cause a stroke. The arteries can be unclogged either with carotid endarterectomy surgery or placement of a stent.
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How often should you get your blood sugar checked?
People who have diabetes risk factors should get their blood sugar checked. If it’s normal, they should get it checked again in three years. If it’s not normal, they should get it checked yearly.
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Could a cold remedy make you sicker?
Even though some cold remedies are available over the counter, they are still medications that can interact with other drugs and interfere with existing health problems.
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Pill-free way to help lower blood sugar
Eating more tree nuts may help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar.
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