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Staying Healthy

(3 days ago) WebStrength training, important for balance, bone health, controlling blood sugar, and mobility, is recommended 2-3 times per week. Finding ways to reduce stress is another strategy …

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All Healthcare Articles Page 1

(2 days ago) WebPublished May 1, 2023. Hospital at home provides care in a person's home for common conditions such as heart failure. Health care …

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All COVID-19 Articles Page 1

(Just Now) WebPublished March 1, 2023. COVID-19 can damage the brain in many ways. Initially, it can cause brain inflammation that causes …

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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, …

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Sowing the seeds of better health

(Just Now) WebHope Ricciotti, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch. Katherine Rosa copes with winter's gloom by meticulously planning her summer flower …

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Will artificial intelligence replace doctors

(1 days ago) WebWith this Special Health Report, Living Better, Living Longer, you will learn the protective steps doctors recommend for keeping your mind and body fit for an active and …

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The right plant-based diet for you

(1 days ago) Weban overall plant-based diet that emphasized consumption of all healthy plant foods while reducing intake of all animal foods, like dairy (skim, low-fat, and whole milk; cream, ice cream, yogurt, and cheese), …

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Dementia: Coping with common, sometimes distressing behaviors

(8 days ago) WebDementia poses many challenges, both for people struggling with it and for those close to them. It can be hard to witness and cope with common behaviors that …

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Coping with recurring vertigo

(4 days ago) WebJune 1, 2023. By Heidi Godman, Executive Editor, Harvard Health Letter. Reviewed by Anthony L. Komaroff, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Health Letter. Attacks of …

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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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What causes brain freeze

(9 days ago) WebA. Also dubbed an "ice cream headache," brain freeze is a common downside of relishing this frosty treat. The phenomenon happens when the temperature of the roof …

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Top ways to reduce daily stress

(8 days ago) WebStretch your muscles. Your muscles tense up under stress. Relieve that tension by stretching. "While sitting or standing, inhale, raise your arms overhead, lace …

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Social challenges such as isolation linked to earlier death

(4 days ago) WebSocial aspects of older adults' lives may influence their longevity, a new study suggests. In the Harvard-led study, published online Feb. 7, 2023, by Proceedings of …

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How to boost your immune system

(8 days ago) WebWith this Special Health Report, Living Better, Living Longer, you will learn the protective steps doctors recommend for keeping your mind and body fit for an active …

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Understanding the stress response

(Just Now) WebThe stress response begins in the brain (see illustration). When someone confronts an oncoming car or other danger, the eyes or ears (or both) send the …

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Harvard Health Blog

(5 days ago) WebSeasonal allergies and your brain. Published May 22, 2023. Allergies affect millions of people, causing sneezing, itchy eyes, and other symptoms — and allergy …

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3 easy ways to eat a healthier diet

(5 days ago) WebThis week-by-week plan, The Harvard Medical School 6-Week Plan for Healthy Eating, will help you transform your eating habits into a program of nutritious and …

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From Normal Lung Function to COPD: what causes COPD

(2 days ago) WebCOPD develops gradually over many years, as the airways become narrowed, and the lungs lose their ability to expand and contract effectively when you …

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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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Does COVID-19 damage the brain

(5 days ago) 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 to recognize and respond to a

(2 days ago) WebHow to recognize and respond to a "warning" stroke. A transient ischemic attack means you're at risk for a full-blown stroke. Seek emergency care, even if your …

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What can I do about my nasal drip

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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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All Child & Teen Health Articles Page 1

(3 days ago) WebNew pediatric guidelines on obesity in children and teens. Published January 24, 2023. Rates of obesity in children have more than tripled in the past six decades, and …

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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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Is plastic a threat to your health

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Learning how to meditate

(6 days ago) WebChoose a time. If you're most focused in the morning, meditate when you first wake up. If you find that you need to relax before bed, carve out a few minutes to still …

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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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Give praise to the elbow: A bending, twisting marvel

(9 days ago) WebThe elbow is an underappreciated joint that brings many daily tasks within your reach. May 24, 2023. By Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard …

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The sweet danger of sugar

(9 days ago) WebImpact on your heart. In a study published in 2014 in JAMA Internal Medicine, Dr. Hu and his colleagues found an association between a high-sugar diet and a greater risk of dying from heart disease. Over the …

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