HEALTH TOPICS 
Is crying good for you?
It's safe to say that 2020 gave us more than enough to cry about. Yet even prior to last year,… More »
What’s for dinner?
Even people who enjoy cooking sometimes need inspiration for heart-healthy dinner ideas. But there are many options, including those for… More »
Women, alcohol, and COVID-19
Excessive alcohol use is a common response to coping with stress. Alcohol use increased following the September 11th terrorist attacks… More »
Foods that fight inflammation
Pro-inflammatory foods include fried foods, sodas, refined carbohydrates, and red meat. Green vegetables, berries, whole grains, and fatty fish are… More »
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Blood thinners after a stent: How long?
After receiving a stent, people normally take aspirin and another anti-clotting drug for up to a year afterward and sometimes longer. Doctors adjust the timeline depending on an individual’s situation. (Locked) More »
Do post-lunch naps pump up memory and thinking skills?
In a study published online Jan. 25, 2021, by General Psychiatry, people who took afternoon naps performed better on cognitive tests (scoring better on location awareness, verbal fluency, and memory) compared with people who didn’t nap. More »
Most COVID-19 cases are spread by people without symptoms
Many people contract COVID-19 from people who have no symptoms. More »
Can we slow the aging process?
Scientists are beginning to understand the natural biological processes that control aging, and they have made exciting discoveries about tinkering with the process. For example, they’ve been able to make aged cells act like brand-new cells in lab experiments; they’ve… (Locked) More »
