Blood pressure goals: How low should you go?
Taking multiple medications, poor health, and older age can make aggressive drug therapy for high blood pressure riskier.
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Mediterranean diet quick start
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes olive oil, grains, fruits, nuts, vegetables and fish. Research shows that it prevents heart attacks and strokes.
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Selenium and vitamin E raise risk of prostate cancer
Taking extra vitamin E or selenium every day can raise the risk of prostate cancer, and the risk is substantially higher if the amount of selenium from your diet is already pretty high.
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Why does my eyelid twitch?
Involuntary eyelid twitching is usually harmless and brought on by stress, lack of sleep, and caffeine.
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Breath meditation: A great way to relieve stress
Mindfulness-based meditation helps to reduce stress. It combines rhythmic breathing and focused attention.
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Drugs that relieve nerve pain
Chronic pain sometimes originates in the pain-sensing nerves as well as injured body tissues.
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Laxatives: What to know about choosing the right one
Eating a fiber-rich diet helps to prevent constipation. There are a variety of laxatives for occasional irregularity.
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Weekly walking prevents hip fracture in men
The increased muscle strength and balance associated with regular walking significantly lowers the lifetime risk for men of having a hip fracture.
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What’s the best hernia repair?
The best method chosen to repair an inguinal hernia depends a great deal on the experience of the surgeon.
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Should Babies and Toddlers Use iPads?
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