Health
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Good foods to combat high blood pressure
Research has shown that certain foods—such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and oily fish—can lower blood pressure. Combining these foods in the diet may lead…
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How long is pink eye contagious?
Pink eye or conjunctivitis causes painful, red, and itchy eyes. Viral and bacterial pink eye are highly contagious. Anyone with pink eye due to…
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February is Heart Health Month
Will taking care of my teeth help prevent heart disease? Poor oral health—not regularly brushing or flossing—is unlikely to be the primary cause of…
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You are what you eat
The phrase “you are what you eat” is commonly used in conversations about health and the connection between food and the body. Eating an…
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Does being socially isolated increase dementia risk?
Social isolation may affect brain health more than thought.Beyond its association with dementia, social isolation has also been linked to poor mental health and emotional well-being in older people. The study is published in the Journal of the American…