The evidence continues to strengthen that depression is a risk factor for heart disease, and since women are twice as likely as men to develop depression, it is extremely important for women to be aware of this risk.
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While hypnosis is endorsed by the American Psychiatric Association as a therapy for certain disorders, the precise manner in which it works is still not understood.
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People with heart disease are at higher risk of cognitive decline, but increased physical activity may equate with the cognitive function of someone several years younger.
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A physician explores the brain’s ability to compensate for injury by recounting his daughter’s premature birth and early years.
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The extent to which stress correlates to overeating in a given person may depend on that individual’s level of insulin or cortisol.
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My doctor says I should switch to the generic version of Lipitor, but is it really the same as Lipitor?
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Dr. Walter Willett, chair of the nutrition department at the Harvard School of Public Health, answers questions about the Healthy Eating Plate.
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The Health Letter talks with a cardiovascular expert about the two types of heart failure and the available treatment options.
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I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. Is there any connection between the two?
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As with the big toe, pressure from shoes can cause a bunion on the little toe.
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