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5 Vitamins That Are Best for Boosting Your Immunity

The old saying, “An apple a day can keep the doctor away,” may have some truth behind it after all. Eating nourishing foods rich in...

Jillian Kubala, MS, RD

Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Even though the vitamin is found in many foods, B12 insufficiency and deficiency are relatively common. Low B12 symptoms can vary from...

Nancy Schimelpfening

Why Am I Still Coughing Weeks After Getting Over a Cold?

Have you ever had a cold but then been plagued by a continuing cough for weeks after you’ve recovered from all of your other symptoms?...

Sarah Garone

How to Stock Your Pantry for Quick & Easy Meals in Minutes

If you’ve ever enjoyed the glorious combination that is pasta and cheese, you know that quick, delicious meals don’t always take fancy...

Graham Rogers, M.D.

What Do You Want to Know About Men’s Health?

Visit your doctor Men are notorious for avoiding the doctor and ignoring unusual symptoms. This may help explain why women tend to live...

Sandee LaMotte

You can fight existing signs of dementia with a healthy lifestyle, a new study suggests

Living a healthy lifestyle with a focus on a nutritious diet, regular exercise, minimum alcohol consumption and other healthy habits can...

Jennifer Robinson

What's Normal Aging?

You have a lot of say-so in how you feel as you grow older -- from your heart and eyes to your skin and bones. You can enjoy a better...

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10 5-Minute Habits to Improve Your Life Today

In our busy lives, it’s often the small, consistent actions that lead to big changes—which is good news, because huge life-altering habit...

Health-Digest

The Life-Threatening Dangers of Belly Fat

I’m pretty sure every American knows that having too much body fat is not a good thing. What many people don’t know, though, is that not...

Health-Digest

High Blood Pressure? Eat More Potassium!

Have you or a family member been diagnosed with high blood pressure? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. There are about 75 million...

Allison White

Inflammation

What is inflammation? When something foreign enters your body (like viruses, bacteria or toxic chemicals), or you’re injured, your immune...

Mayo Clinic Staff

Aging: What to expect

You know that aging will likely cause wrinkles and gray hair. But do you know how aging will affect your teeth, heart and sexuality? Find...

Densie Webb

Senior Weight Loss

It's time for some straight talk: You weigh more than you did ten years ago, or even five years ago. The extra pounds didn't arrive all...

Amber Felton

What to Know About Supplements and Your Kidneys

Getting the right amount of nutrients is an essential part of your diet and is vital for your health. Nutrients supply your body what it...

Beth Ann Mayer

Your Sleep Needs Change as You Age: Here’s What You Need to Know

As an infant or small child, the people caring for you may have crossed their fingers and hoped you slept through the night. As adults,...

Mark Stibich, PhD

10 Simple Steps to Increase Your Life Expectancy

There are no surefire ways to increase life expectancy, but research has shown that people who embrace certain lifestyle changes tend to...

Elizabeth Millard

9 Things to Know About Dementia and Memory Problems

Forgetfulness that disrupts your daily life is not a normal part of getting older. Learn how to recognize the brain changes that come...

Health-Digest

A Guy’s Guide to Herbal Health

Men don’t tend to be overly interested in herbal supplements, but maybe they should be. You don’t have to wait to be living off the grid...

Katia Hetter

How to improve heart health at any age, according to a doctor

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, where one person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. In...

Allison White

Weight gain in children and adults linked to 100% fruit juice, study says

Drinking a glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day was linked to a small increase in weight in children and adults, according to a new...

Allison White

Symptoms of Immune System Problems

What Are Immune System Problems? Your immune system should fight off disease and help your body heal. But your immune system can be weak,...

Jabeen Begum, MD

Home Remedies: What Works?

Take Care No matter what you've heard or how badly you want relief, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before trying any home remedy....

Matthew Kadey, R.D.

8 Healthy Foods to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem. Your nutritional choices can make it easier to keep it...

Health-Digest

The Importance of Gut Health

Recently, an infection left me with no choice but to take a powerful antibiotic for several days. I am a person who avoids antibiotics...

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