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                                                    <title><![CDATA[Harvard Health Posts by Julie Corliss Feed]]></title>
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                                <subtitle>Harvard Health Blog: You'll find posts from Harvard Medical School physicians and our editors on a variety of health news and issues.</subtitle>
                                                    <updated>2024-11-06T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
                        <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Celiac disease: Exploring four myths]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/celiac-disease-exploring-four-myths-202411063079" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/celiac-disease-exploring-four-myths-202411063079</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[While medical knowledge on celiac disease has evolved over the past few decades, there are still aspects that remain poorly understood. Perhaps not surprisingly, misconceptions are widespread among the general public.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diseases &amp; Conditions" />
                        <category term="Digestive Health" />
                        <category term="Immune and infectious diseases" />
                        <updated>2024-11-06T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Feel like you should be drinking less? Start here]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/feel-like-you-should-be-drinking-less-start-here-202409273073" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/feel-like-you-should-be-drinking-less-start-here-202409273073</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[As research turns up new evidence about the harmful effects of alcohol, many people are considering the benefits of drinking less, even if they're not ready to give it up completely. If you are considering drinking less, these tips can help guide you.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Alcohol" />
                        <category term="Addiction" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <updated>2024-09-27T06:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Want to stop harmful drinking? AA versus SMART Recovery]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-stop-harmful-drinking-aa-versus-smart-recovery-202409053068" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-stop-harmful-drinking-aa-versus-smart-recovery-202409053068</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[People reckoning with problem drinking choose different paths, including two well-known self-help organizations built around peer support: Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART Recovery. Researchers questioned people participating in these programs, or no program, about their approach.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Alcohol" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <updated>2024-09-05T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cannabis drinks: How do they compare to alcohol?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabis-drinks-how-do-they-compare-to-alcohol-202407153058" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabis-drinks-how-do-they-compare-to-alcohol-202407153058</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[While alcohol remains the most-used drug in the US, daily cannabis use has outpaced daily drinking. In states where recreational cannabis is legal, a popular new item is cannabis-infused beverages. These products are different from edibles, and the timing and intensity of their effects on the body differ as well.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Marijuana/CBD" />
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <updated>2024-07-15T22:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What is cognitive behavioral therapy?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-202406053047" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-202406053047</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches people to challenge negative thought patterns and change their responses to unsettling situations. It is an effective therapy for many mental health conditions as well as issues like pain or insomnia, and for managing difficult life experiences.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <updated>2024-06-05T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[PTSD: How is treatment changing?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ptsd-how-is-treatment-changing-202405153041" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ptsd-how-is-treatment-changing-202405153041</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a potentially debilitating mental health condition marked by recurrent, frightening episodes during which a person relives a traumatic event. Newly released guidelines can help guide treatment; they recommend which therapies are most effective, and which are not recommended.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Anxiety" />
                        <category term="Depression" />
                        <updated>2024-05-15T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dog-bites-how-to-prevent-or-treat-them-202404013029" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dog-bites-how-to-prevent-or-treat-them-202404013029</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[More than 4.5 million dog bites occur in the US each year. Despite what you might expect, most of these are inflicted by a pet dog in a home. Learn more about how you can avoid injury, and what to do if you do get bitten.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <category term="Pediatric health" />
                        <category term="Safety/injury prevention" />
                        <updated>2024-04-01T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Which migraine medications are most helpful?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/which-migraine-medications-are-most-helpful-202402053014" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/which-migraine-medications-are-most-helpful-202402053014</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Many medications claim to relieve migraine pain, but some are more helpful than others. In a large study looking at real-world data on 25 drugs, migraine sufferers rated the most and least helpful options.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Pain" />
                        <category term="Headache and migraine" />
                        <category term="Medications and treatments" />
                        <updated>2024-02-05T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dialectical behavior therapy: What is it and who can it help?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dialectical-behavior-therapy-what-is-it-and-who-can-it-help-202401223009" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dialectical-behavior-therapy-what-is-it-and-who-can-it-help-202401223009</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Emotional dysregulation is a hallmark of many mental health conditions. A treatment known as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching people to manage intense emotions, cope with challenging situations, and improve their relationships.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Pediatric health" />
                        <updated>2024-01-22T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cellulitis: How long does it take to heal on legs?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cellulitis-how-long-does-it-take-to-heal-on-legs-202311202994" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cellulitis-how-long-does-it-take-to-heal-on-legs-202311202994</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Cellulitis, a skin infection that often occurs on the lower leg, develops when bacteria enter the body through a cut, bite, or other wound. A new study shows key aspects of healing typically occur within 10 days of treatment, but symptoms can linger for some time after that.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diseases &amp; Conditions" />
                        <category term="Immune and infectious diseases" />
                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <updated>2023-11-20T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Produce prescriptions may promote better heart health]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/produce-prescriptions-may-promote-better-heart-health-202310182983" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/produce-prescriptions-may-promote-better-heart-health-202310182983</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The typical American diet isn't very healthy, and dietary shortfalls are more pronounced among people living in lower-income neighborhoods. A study analyzing data from produce prescription programs suggests that improving access to fresh vegetables and fruits may improve heart health.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <category term="Healthcare Disparities" />
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <category term="Healthy Eating" />
                        <updated>2023-10-18T06:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[When — and how — should you be screened for colon cancer?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/when-and-how-should-you-be-screened-for-colon-cancer-202309202975" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/when-and-how-should-you-be-screened-for-colon-cancer-202309202975</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[In the US population as a whole, deaths from colon cancer have been declining, but in people under 50 that rate has increased. Most major medical organizations recommend screening beginning at age 45 for people at average risk.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Colorectal Cancer" />
                        <category term="Digestive Health" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <updated>2023-09-20T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dealing with thick, discolored toenails]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dealing-with-thick-discolored-toenails-202308242970" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dealing-with-thick-discolored-toenails-202308242970</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Nail fungal infections affect up to 14% of the adult population. While completely curing these infections is difficult, the right treatments can discourage the problem from spreading and make your nails look better.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diseases &amp; Conditions" />
                        <category term="Bones and joints" />
                        <category term="Men&#039;s Health" />
                        <category term="Women&#039;s Health" />
                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <updated>2023-09-07T12:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Monitoring blood pressure at home? Make sure you follow these steps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/monitoring-blood-pressure-at-home-make-sure-you-follow-these-steps-202308212967" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/monitoring-blood-pressure-at-home-make-sure-you-follow-these-steps-202308212967</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Your doctor may ask you to track your blood pressure at home to help decide if you need to start taking medication or to track your response to treatment. Here&#39;s how to get accurate readings.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <category term="Pregnancy" />
                        <updated>2023-08-21T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hot weather hikes: Staying safe when temperatures spike]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/hot-weather-hikes-staying-safe-when-temperatures-spike-202307052950" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/hot-weather-hikes-staying-safe-when-temperatures-spike-202307052950</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Summer is a great time to take a hike, but it's essential to make sure you're prepared for the weather and conditions where you are. Hiking safely and planning ahead will make your trek more enjoyable.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Environmental health" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <category term="Physical activity and exercise" />
                        <updated>2023-07-05T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Discrimination at work is linked to high blood pressure]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/discrimination-at-work-is-linked-to-high-blood-pressure-202305302939" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/discrimination-at-work-is-linked-to-high-blood-pressure-202305302939</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A new study finds that experiencing discrimination in the workplace&mdash;where many adults spend one-third of their time, on average&mdash;may be harmful to heart health.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <updated>2023-05-30T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Is alcohol and weight loss surgery a risky combination?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-alcohol-and-weight-loss-surgery-a-risky-combination-202304242916" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-alcohol-and-weight-loss-surgery-a-risky-combination-202304242916</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[For people with obesity, weight-loss surgery can reverse or greatly improve many serious health issues, but also leaves people more likely to develop an alcohol use disorder. A new study finds that one type of surgery may increase the dangers of drinking much more than other weight-loss strategies.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Alcohol" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <updated>2023-04-24T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Why eat lower on the seafood chain?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-eat-lower-on-the-seafood-chain-202303222904" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-eat-lower-on-the-seafood-chain-202303222904</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Cutting back on red meat and replacing it with poultry or seafood is a good choice because those are healthier sources of protein &mdash; and better for the environment. Choosing seafood that is lower on the food chain can amplify those benefits.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diet and nutrition" />
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <category term="Environmental health" />
                        <updated>2023-03-22T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What makes your heart skip a beat?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-makes-your-heart-skip-a-beat-196912312889" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-makes-your-heart-skip-a-beat-196912312889</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The human heart normally keeps a predictable pace, but occasionally you might notice a sensation that feels like your heart is racing, fluttering, or has skipped a beat. While this can be alarming, it's usually not a cause for concern.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <updated>2023-02-14T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Time for a diabetes tune-up]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/time-for-a-diabetes-tune-up-202301132875" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/time-for-a-diabetes-tune-up-202301132875</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A major theme of the 2023 American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care guide is healthy weight loss. The new guidelines also encourage collaboration on meaningful lifestyle changes that help with sleep and health metric targets.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diseases &amp; Conditions" />
                        <category term="Cholesterol and lipids" />
                        <category term="Diabetes and metabolic health" />
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <updated>2023-01-16T00:00:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Does cannabis actually relieve pain &amp;mdash; or is something else going on?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-cannabis-actually-relieve-pain-or-is-something-else-going-on-202212082863" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-cannabis-actually-relieve-pain-or-is-something-else-going-on-202212082863</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Treating pain is the most common reason offered by the millions of Americans who use products that contain cannabinoids. However, there's good evidence that a placebo provides very similar pain relief. But why?]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Pain" />
                        <category term="Integrative therapies" />
                        <category term="Marijuana/CBD" />
                        <updated>2022-12-08T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Shortage of ADHD medicines: Advice on coping if you are affected]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/shortage-of-adhd-medicines-advice-on-coping-if-you-are-affected-202211152850" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/shortage-of-adhd-medicines-advice-on-coping-if-you-are-affected-202211152850</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The prescription drug Adderall has been in short supply for months. How widespread is this problem, and what are the consequences, and possible solutions, for adults who rely on this medication to manage ADHD?]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <category term="Medications and treatments" />
                        <updated>2022-11-15T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Light therapy: Not just for seasonal depression?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/light-therapy-not-just-for-seasonal-depression-202210282840" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/light-therapy-not-just-for-seasonal-depression-202210282840</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Light therapy can help improve seasonal affective disorder (SAD). But many people don't realize that it can also be effective for major depression, and depression that occurs during or after pregnancy (known as perinatal depression).
      &nbsp;]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Depression" />
                        <category term="Pregnancy" />
                        <updated>2022-10-28T06:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Vaccines against the flu and COVID-19: What you need to know]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vaccines-against-the-flu-and-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know-202210042830" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vaccines-against-the-flu-and-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know-202210042830</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Autumn is when infectious respiratory diseases start to spread more readily. That's why October is the ideal time to boost your immunity against the viruses that cause flu and COVID-19.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="COVID-19" />
                        <category term="Vaccines and immunizations" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <updated>2022-10-04T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Poison ivy: Scratchin&#039; like a hound?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/poison-ivy-scratchin-like-a-hound-202208172804" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/poison-ivy-scratchin-like-a-hound-202208172804</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Misconceptions about poison ivy are common &mdash; from when you can get it to how you might get it, and the best ways to treat it. Knowing the facts can help you avoid it, or treat it properly if you are exposed to it.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diseases &amp; Conditions" />
                        <category term="Allergies and hay fever" />
                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <updated>2022-08-17T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Why are you taking a multivitamin?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-are-you-taking-a-multivitamin-202207262787" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-are-you-taking-a-multivitamin-202207262787</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[One in three Americans takes a daily multivitamin even though research shows this doesn&#39;t provide any meaningful health benefits for most people. And because of the way supplements are regulated, some supplements make claims that have no evidence behind them.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diet and nutrition" />
                        <category term="Vitamins, minerals, herbs, and supplements" />
                        <updated>2022-07-27T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Can an implanted tongue-stimulating device curb your sleep apnea?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-an-implanted-tongue-stimulating-device-curb-your-sleep-apnea-202207072774" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-an-implanted-tongue-stimulating-device-curb-your-sleep-apnea-202207072774</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A mask-free, implanted device for sleep apnea that works by stimulating the tongue was approved by the FDA in 2014 as a second-choice treatment for people who are unable to tolerate a positive airway pressure machine.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <updated>2022-07-07T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Vitamin B&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;6&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt; flies under the radar: Are you getting enough?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vitamin-bsub6sub-flies-under-the-radar-are-you-getting-enough-202205182744" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vitamin-bsub6sub-flies-under-the-radar-are-you-getting-enough-202205182744</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Vitamin B6 helps with the body's enzyme reactions, immune system health, brain chemicals, and more, but it doesn't get a lot of attention. The body can't synthesize it, so people need to get it from food, and a recent study found that a surprisingly high percentage of people may be deficient in vitamin B6.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diet and nutrition" />
                        <category term="Vitamins, minerals, herbs, and supplements" />
                        <updated>2026-03-12T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Enjoy avocados? Eating one a week may lower heart disease risk]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/enjoy-avocados-eating-one-a-week-may-lower-heart-disease-risk-202204112725" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/enjoy-avocados-eating-one-a-week-may-lower-heart-disease-risk-202204112725</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Avocados are abundant in healthy fats, fiber, and micronutrients that boost heart health. A long-term study has found that people who eat avocado regularly have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, which leads to heart attacks and strokes.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diet and nutrition" />
                        <category term="Stroke" />
                        <updated>2022-04-11T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Addressing poor sleep may help heart health]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/struggling-to-sleep-your-heart-may-pay-the-price-202203092701" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/struggling-to-sleep-your-heart-may-pay-the-price-202203092701</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Growing evidence suggests that poor sleep is linked to a host of health problems, including a higher risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Now, a recent study on people in midlife finds that having a combination of sleep problems may nearly triple a person's risk of heart disease.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <category term="Sleep hygiene" />
                        <category term="Improving sleep" />
                        <updated>2026-03-26T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Optimism, heart health, and longevity: Unraveling the link for Black Americans]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/optimism-heart-health-and-longevity-unraveling-the-link-for-black-americans-202202142689" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/optimism-heart-health-and-longevity-unraveling-the-link-for-black-americans-202202142689</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Recent findings from the largest and longest-running study of risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Black Americans suggest that a positive outlook can lead to longer life. But while optimism may boost heart health and overall health, the full picture is more complicated.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Health policy" />
                        <category term="Heart Attack" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Stroke" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <updated>2022-02-14T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Stretching studios: Do you need what they offer?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stretching-studios-do-you-need-what-they-offer-202201242673" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stretching-studios-do-you-need-what-they-offer-202201242673</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[One trend in the world of fitness is the stretching studio, providing assisted stretching sessions marketed as a way to improve flexibility and ease chronic pain. But those looking to boost their overall health are more likely to benefit from regular, moderate physical activity, and do their stretching at home.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Exercise and Fitness" />
                        <category term="Pain" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <updated>2026-02-12T00:00:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[5 numbers linked to ideal heart health]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-numbers-linked-to-ideal-heart-health-202112162660" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-numbers-linked-to-ideal-heart-health-202112162660</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Five numbers give a thumbnail assessment of overall heart health and what factors people might need to address to lower the risk of a heart attack or stroke. These numbers offer ideal goals for most people, although targets vary for individuals based on age or other health conditions.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <updated>2023-01-31T00:00:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Walnuts: A worthy addition to your daily diet?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/walnuts-a-worthy-addition-to-your-daily-diet-202111172640" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/walnuts-a-worthy-addition-to-your-daily-diet-202111172640</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Research has found that people who eat nuts regularly are less likely to have heart disease. While all varieties of nuts are full of important nutrients, a two-year randomized trial shows a daily dose of walnuts lowered levels of harmful blood lipids that affect cardiovascular health &ndash;&ndash; and without adding extra pounds.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diet and nutrition" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <updated>2021-11-19T00:00:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Can blue light-blocking glasses improve your sleep?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-blue-light-blocking-glasses-improve-your-sleep-202110262625" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-blue-light-blocking-glasses-improve-your-sleep-202110262625</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Exposure to blue light during the daytime is desirable: it helps synchronize the body's circadian clock and helps people stay alert. But stimulation from certain wavelengths of blue light in the hours leading up to bedtime can interfere with sleep. Glasses that block stimulating blue light, whether prescription or not, are being touted as helping with sleep, but the evidence is questionable.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <updated>2021-10-26T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Icy fingers and toes: Poor circulation or Raynaud&#039;s phenomenon?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/icy-fingers-and-toes-poor-circulation-or-raynauds-phenomenon-202110152618" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/icy-fingers-and-toes-poor-circulation-or-raynauds-phenomenon-202110152618</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Some people have poor circulation, but if your fingers pale and go numb when exposed to quick changes in temperature, it could be Raynaud's phenomenon, a different kind of circulation problem. Generally, avoiding sudden exposure to cold and other factors that cause blood vessels to constrict, and being prepared with gloves and extra layers of clothing, helps.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diseases &amp; Conditions" />
                        <category term="Autoimmune diseases" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <updated>2024-01-22T00:00:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Tick season is expanding: Protect yourself against Lyme disease]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/tick-season-is-expanding-protect-yourself-against-lyme-disease-202108052564" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/tick-season-is-expanding-protect-yourself-against-lyme-disease-202108052564</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With ticks thriving in a wider geographic range, appearing earlier and sticking around later, it's important to stay vigilant about protecting yourself against ticks that cause Lyme disease and other illnesses. Learn some steps you can take to avoid tick bites.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diseases &amp; Conditions" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <updated>2025-04-29T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Not yet ready for cataract surgery? Try these tips]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/not-yet-ready-for-cataract-surgery-try-these-tips-202106232509" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/not-yet-ready-for-cataract-surgery-try-these-tips-202106232509</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Cataracts often affect vision as people get older. The surgery is quick and effective, but most cataracts progress slowly, so in the early stages you may want to make some adjustments to your home and daily behavior to make living with cataracts easier.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diseases &amp; Conditions" />
                        <category term="Eye Health" />
                        <updated>2021-06-23T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Pregnancy problems may predict heart health decades later]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/pregnancy-problems-may-predict-heart-health-decades-later-202105262466" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/pregnancy-problems-may-predict-heart-health-decades-later-202105262466</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Growing evidence suggests women who experience certain health complications during pregnancy face a higher risk for cardiovascular disease later in life, such as heart attack and narrowing arteries. Lifestyle changes can help.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <category term="Pregnancy" />
                        <category term="Women&#039;s Health" />
                        <updated>2021-05-26T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dental appliances for sleep apnea: Do they work?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dental-appliances-for-sleep-apnea-do-they-work-2021042822476" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dental-appliances-for-sleep-apnea-do-they-work-2021042822476</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Obstructive sleep apnea leaves people tired, but also puts them at risk for other health problems. Not everyone with sleep apnea can use an airway pressure machine, and some may simply prefer not to. There are oral appliances available, but are they effective?]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diseases &amp; Conditions" />
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <updated>2021-04-28T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[The art of a heartfelt apology]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-art-of-a-heartfelt-apology-2021041322366" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-art-of-a-heartfelt-apology-2021041322366</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[If you have upset someone, the best way to rectify the situation is by making a sincere, heartfelt apology. But just saying the words isn't quite enough: for an apology to be effective, it has to be genuine. You have to mean it, and you have to make that clear.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Social engagement and relationships" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <updated>2023-12-21T00:00:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Want to feel more connected? Practice empathy]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-feel-more-connected-practice-empathy-2021022221992" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-to-feel-more-connected-practice-empathy-2021022221992</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Empathy helps people get along with others, but the ability to understand another person’s experience comes more easily to some people than to others. However, the capacity for empathy can be honed and improved like any other skill.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <updated>2021-02-22T15:30:23-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[How does sleep affect your heart rate?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-does-sleep-affect-your-heart-rate-2021012921846" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-does-sleep-affect-your-heart-rate-2021012921846</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[During waking hours you may feel your heart rate fluctuating, and activity or intense emotions can cause it to spike. But what happens to your heart rate when you sleep? It varies then too, depending on the phase of sleep you are in.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Exercise and Fitness" />
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <updated>2021-01-29T11:30:15-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[2 easy, affordable, plant-centered dinners]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/2-easy-affordable-plant-centered-dinners-2020112521485" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/2-easy-affordable-plant-centered-dinners-2020112521485</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Shifting your diet to eat more plant-based foods and less meat and dairy products is a smart choice for your health, wallet, and the planet. These two easy, affordable and adaptable recipes are a good way to give plant-based eating a try.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diet and nutrition" />
                        <category term="Blood Pressure" />
                        <category term="Diabetes and metabolic health" />
                        <updated>2020-11-25T00:00:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[How to recognize a ministroke or stroke — and what to do]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-recognize-a-ministroke-or-stroke-and-what-to-do-2020111021318" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-recognize-a-ministroke-or-stroke-and-what-to-do-2020111021318</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A transient ischemic attack (TIA), or ministroke, is caused by a temporary lack of blood in part of the brain, usually from a clot. The fleeting symptoms of a TIA can be a warning of risk for an imminent, more serious stroke. In the event of a stroke, getting help immediately is crucial, and knowing the signs will make that more likely.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <updated>2020-11-10T15:30:05-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Staying positive during difficult times]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/staying-positive-during-difficult-times-202010012285" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/staying-positive-during-difficult-times-202010012285</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The trials and challenges of this year are weighing heavily on many people, but attempting to employ positive psychology to put personal struggles in context, and accepting the ups and downs life brings, can ultimately increase positive feelings and provide perspective.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Positive Psychology" />
                        <updated>2020-10-01T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Home-cooked meals with less salt]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/home-cooked-meals-with-less-salt-2020041419480" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/home-cooked-meals-with-less-salt-2020041419480</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Most Americans consume far too much sodium, which raises blood pressure and the risk of heart disease. Spending this extended period of time close to home is a good opportunity to work on cutting sodium from your diet by preparing low-salt meals.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2020-04-14T14:30:05-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Why the human heart thrives with exercise]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-the-human-heart-thrives-with-exercise-2020031719199" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-the-human-heart-thrives-with-exercise-2020031719199</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A study comparing the hearts of apes with four different groups of men demonstrates how the heart adapts over a person’s lifetime depending on what exercise a person does (or doesn’t do). The most revealing part of the findings pertained to men who are generally not active.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Exercise and Fitness" />
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <category term="Men&#039;s Health" />
                        <updated>2020-03-17T14:30:39-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Could white-coat hypertension harm your heart?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/could-white-coat-hypertension-harm-your-heart-2019112918384" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/could-white-coat-hypertension-harm-your-heart-2019112918384</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[People who have elevated blood pressure readings in a doctor’s office but normal readings elsewhere are said to have white-coat hypertension. A new study suggests that people with this condition face a greater risk of heart disease than those whose blood pressure is always normal.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <category term="Men&#039;s Health" />
                        <category term="Women&#039;s Health" />
                        <updated>2019-11-29T11:30:45-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hands-only CPR: A lifesaving technique within your reach]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/hands-only-cpr-a-lifesaving-technique-within-your-reach-2019070216758" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/hands-only-cpr-a-lifesaving-technique-within-your-reach-2019070216758</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Julie Corliss]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[For more than a decade, national guidelines have recommended the simpler, hands-only version of CPR for cardiac arrests that occur outside a hospital. Even if you haven’t had a training course, administering CPR keeps blood circulating in a cardiac arrest victim until medical help arrives.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2019-07-02T14:30:57-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
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