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Fall prevention: Strategies to help keep you from …

WebPhysical activity is key to preventing falls in older adults. Aside from the positive impacts on heart health, mental health, and weight management, exercise can improve your strength, balance, and …

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

WebFruits and vegetables play an important role in heart health because they contain antioxidants that can help prevent injuries to the …

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Exercise & Fitness

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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When should you hire in-home help or health aides

WebCosts average $25 to $30 per hour, typically with a three-to-four-hour minimum per week. Those fees add up quickly. For example, if you need help two days per week for three hours per day, you'll pay …

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

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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Foods that fight inflammation

WebAnti-inflammatory foods. An anti-inflammatory diet should include these foods: tomatoes. olive oil. green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and collards. nuts like almonds and walnuts. fatty fish like …

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Eating for heart health

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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Debunking common wellness myths

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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Gastroenteritis In Adults

WebIn adults, the two most common causes of gastroenteritis are viral and bacterial infections: Viral gastroenteritis — In otherwise healthy adults, viral infections of …

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The most important health problems (and why they matter)

WebTop health concerns. Contrast the list above to the health concerns that rise to the top when large numbers of people are surveyed. For example, a Gallup poll …

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Statins: Types, uses, side effects, and alternatives

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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Harvard Health Blog

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Does COVID-19 damage the brain

WebWe now know that, unfortunately, COVID can damage the brain in many ways. When people first become sick from the virus, they may develop encephalitis — …

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How much water should I drink a day

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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Is metformin a wonder drug

WebSometimes it's because of the tremendous health benefits the drug provides for a particular condition, like insulin for type 1 diabetes or antibiotics for pneumonia. Or, …

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10 superfoods to boost a healthy diet

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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The sweet danger of sugar

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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Do I need any more COVID vaccinations

WebQ. I had both doses of the original COVID-19 vaccine and had the newer bivalent booster in December 2022. Do I need any more COVID shots? A. Advice on …

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Healthy lifestyle: 5 keys to a longer life

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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7 things you can do to prevent a stroke

WebGet more exercise — at least 30 minutes of activity a day, and more, if possible. Quit smoking, if you smoke. If needed, take blood pressure medicines. 2. Lose …

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When it comes to protein, how much is too much

WebA weight-based recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. For a 140-pound person, that comes to 51 grams of protein …

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High-protein foods: The best protein sources to

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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7 types of normal memory problems

WebSeven normal memory problems. 1. Transience. This is the tendency to forget facts or events over time. You are most likely to forget information soon after you …

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