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Veins are a key player in the body: Here's why

(3 days ago) WebTop 5 ways to improve vein health. Healthy veins help the heart, brain, and every other part of your body. Here are five ways to improve vein health, even if you …

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High-protein foods: The best protein sources to

(3 days ago) WebFor optimal health and nutrition, you should emphasize plant-based protein and protein from a variety of sources. The Mediterranean style of eating is one approach …

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Heart-healthy foods: What to eat and what to avoid

(3 days ago) WebFruits and vegetables play an important role in heart health because they contain antioxidants that can help prevent injuries to the arteries. Aim to eat a variety of …

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Eating for heart health

(7 days ago) WebTo ensure you consistently follow an overall heart-healthy diet, while allowing yourself to live a little, adopt the 80/20 rule: eat healthy 80% of the time, and save 20% …

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Lifestyle medicine for all: Healthy food comes first

(1 days ago) WebThe first pillar of healthy lifestyle: Food is medicine. Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based practice of helping people adopt and sustain healthy behaviors like …

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Exercise & Fitness

(8 days ago) WebExercise & Fitness. Exercising regularly, every day if possible, is the single most important thing you can do for your health. In the short term, exercise helps to control appetite, boost mood, and improve sleep. In the long …

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Foods that fight inflammation

(6 days ago) WebAnti-inflammatory foods. An anti-inflammatory diet should include these foods: tomatoes. olive oil. green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and collards. …

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How much water should I drink a day

(8 days ago) WebFor healthy individuals, the average daily water for men is about 15.5 cups and for women about 11.5 cups. That might mean you need only four to six cups of plain …

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Statins: Types, uses, side effects, and alternatives

(3 days ago) WebThe most common side effects of statins are muscle aches and feeling tired. Other side effects that aren't as common are headaches, constipation, diarrhea, and …

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Debunking common wellness myths

(8 days ago) WebStaying Healthy. Debunking common wellness myths Let's tease out the truth of health advice touted as "facts." November 1, 2023 By Maureen Salamon, Executive …

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What meditation can do for your mind, mood, and health

(Just Now) WebAlthough the practice of meditation is thousands of years old, research on its health benefits is relatively new, but promising. A research review published in JAMA …

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Plantar fasciitis: Symptoms, causes, and treatments

(4 days ago) WebThe most common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include: Pain on the bottom of the foot, near the heel. This is the most prevalent and telltale sign of plantar fasciitis. This …

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Healthy lifestyle: 5 keys to a longer life

(1 days ago) WebThe population health benefits of a healthy lifestyle: Life expectancy increased and onset of disability delayed. Health Affairs, August 2017. The combined …

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Always worried about your health

(5 days ago) WebHealth anxiety is a condition that causes healthy people to worry that they are sick — even when they have no symptoms, or minor symptoms like a scratchy …

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10 superfoods to boost a healthy diet

(7 days ago) WebNo single food — not even a superfood — can offer all the nutrition, health benefits, and energy we need to nourish ourselves. The 2015–2020 US Dietary …

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Harvard Health Blog

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Is metformin a wonder drug

(5 days ago) WebMetformin, a medicine prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes, also has cardiovascular benefits and is used off-label to treat other conditions. Interest is growing …

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Is our healthcare system broken

(Just Now) WebHealth insurers may discourage care to hold down costs. Many health insurance companies restrict expensive medications, tests, and other services by …

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The sweet danger of sugar

(9 days ago) WebOver the course of the 15-year study, people who got 17% to 21% of their calories from added sugar had a 38% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease …

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