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Frequently asked questions about colds and the flu
Here are the answers to six commonly asked questions about colds and the flu. Q. When should I stay home… More »
Vegetable of the month: Leafy greens
Leafy greens include salad greens as well as spinach, kale, chard, collards, and bok choy. A serving of raw salad… More »
Lifting weights might lift your mood
A new study found that resistance training, such as weight lifting and exercises like push-ups, can reduce depression symptoms. Longer… More »
Eat an egg for breakfast, prevent a stroke?
Daily egg consumption may ward off cardiovascular disease. More »
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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare disease marked by inflammation of the blood vessels. The condition is potentially life-threatening. It was formerly called Wegener's granulomatosis. In GPA, inflammation damages the walls of small- and medium-sized arteries and veins. This… (Locked) More »
Tips for success when your kids are on your health care team
Having adult children help with their parents’ health care can be tricky. There’s a tendency for roles to reverse, with the child acting as a parent. Or the parent doesn’t want to burden the child, and lets health issues go… (Locked) More »
Feeling young could signal a younger brain
People who feel younger than their age scored higher on memory tests, rated themselves as healthy, and were less likely to have symptoms of depression compared with those who did not feel younger. More »
Traditional Southern diet is bad news for people with heart disease
People with heart disease who eat a traditional Southern diet (rich in meat and fried foods) may be more likely to die sooner than people who follow a plant-based Mediterranean-style diet. More »
