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Research we’re watching: Small study shows little bone benefit from recommended dose of vitamin D

In a randomized controlled trial of 260 postmenopausal women, 800 IU of vitamin D taken daily for a year didn’t prevent bone fractures.

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What you can gain by exercising longer and harder

Exercising vigorously for 20 to 40 minutes several times a week can improve aerobic capacity and reduce the risk of premature death.

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A few things you might not know about alcohol

Alcohol is processed differently from other nutrients. Women metabolize alcohol more slowly than men do.

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Ask the doctor: Are diet drinks safe?

I?ve been drinking Fresca since I was in college. Lately I?ve been reading that diet drinks may cause weight gain and have other bad effects. Is that true?

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Research we’re watching: Working overtime may raise stroke risk

An analysis of 600,000 European and Americans linked working more than 55 hours a week with a 30% greater risk of stroke for women.

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Sidestepping big-toe woes

Bunions and arthritis of the big toe can be prevented by wearing appropriate shoes and treated with ice, nonprescription pain relievers, and shoe inserts.

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What’s the scoop on bone soup?

Bone broths are good sources of protein but haven’t been shown to decrease inflammation, protect joints, or erase wrinkles.

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Should all hemorrhoids be treated?

I had a colonoscopy recently and it detected hemorrhoids. I don?t have any symptoms. Should I be doing something to get rid of them?

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Olive oil consumption linked with slightly lower diabetes risk for women

An analysis of data from the Nurses’ Health Study links increased consumption of olive oil with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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Is chocolate really a health food?

Most chocolate has too many calories, and not enough heart-healthy flavanols, to qualify as a health food.

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