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Not-So-Sudden Heart Attacks

The symptoms may be murky, but many heart patients know something is wrong weeks before a heart attack. >

Biotin Supplements' Risk to the Heart

Men and women of a certain age turn to biotin to keep hair from thinning and skin from aging. But it can be a bad idea for their hearts. >

Make Telemedicine Accessible for Seniors

Telemedicine is highly beneficial for seniors, but vision and hearing loss and technology are obstacles. Here are trends that should help. >

A Shortcut to A Healthier Diet

The way a cafeteria is set up can subtly encourage better eating. It's all about distances. >

Food Stamps Pay Health Dividends

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance or SNAP program may seem expensive, but its price appears to be offset by savings in healthcare costs. >

Flu Vaccines Help the Heart

Having a flu shot protects you from more than the flu virus; it can prevent heart problems, too. So why do so few hospitals offer it? >

Obesity and Pregnancy

When a mother-to-be is obese it can interfere with the development of areas of the fetal brain implicated in ADHD and decision making. >

Change Your Lifestyle, Change Your Mind

Reducing risk factors like hypertension, isolation, smoking, and hearing loss can cut the chances of developing dementia up to 40 percent. >

The Buzz about Caffeine

Drinking a few cups of coffee a day is no problem. But if you're pregnant, it's a different story. >

Fasting and Weight Loss

Restricting the number of hours you eat each day can be a simpler way to diet. But going without food for longer is not necessarily better. >

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