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Potassium and sodium out of balance

Potassium and sodium out of balance

The body needs the combination of potassium and sodium to produce energy and regulate kidney function, but most people get far too much sodium and not enough potassium.

Read More about HIV rates rising: Could new forms of PrEP help?
HIV rates rising: Could new forms of PrEP help?

HIV rates rising: Could new forms of PrEP help?
Last year, approximately 1.7 million new HIV infections occurred worldwide, and rates of infection are also rising in parts of the US. While a daily pill known as PrEP can help prevent HIV, two new formulations could make it easier for a broader range of at-risk people to use.
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Post-pandemic weight loss: There's an app for that

Post-pandemic weight loss: There's an app for that

There are a myriad of apps and programs designed to help people lose weight, but many companies are offering products that go beyond traditional food tracking, taking a mindfulness-based approach to help people understand why they eat the way they do, and how to make beneficial changes to their eating routine.

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3 things you can do about shingles

3 things you can do about shingles
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What you can do to keep old ailments from coming back to haunt you

What you can do to keep old ailments from coming back to haunt you
Read More about Does exercise help protect against severe COVID-19?
Does exercise help protect against severe COVID-19?

Does exercise help protect against severe COVID-19?
A study examining data from a large health care provider on more than 48,000 people who had COVID-19 found that those were consistently inactive had a significantly higher risk of hospitalization or death, while those who engaged in more than 10 minutes of activity per week had some protection against severe illness or death, and people who were active for at least 150 minutes per week had the most protection.
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Should we track all breakthrough cases of COVID-19?

Should we track all breakthrough cases of COVID-19?

Despite the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines, a small number of people develop cases even after being fully vaccinated. Most of these "breakthrough" cases are mild or moderate, and the CDC has decided to track only the ones that require hospitalization, which has disadvantages.

Read More about The numbers add up for eating your five-a-day of fruits and vegetables
The numbers add up for eating your five-a-day of fruits and vegetables

The numbers add up for eating your five-a-day of fruits and vegetables
Nutritional guidelines continue to advocate eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables—the so-called five-a-day. New research found that eating more than this amount does not offer extra benefits, and that a ratio of two servings of fruit and three of vegetables might offer the most health benefits.
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Coming out of COVID

Coming out of COVID
As Americans begin to slowly move out of the COVID-19 pandemic, they may face old and new challenges. People should use this transition period to prepare mentally and emotionally for a post-COVID world. Steps include planning how to safely return to social gathering, restarting health habits that have fallen away, and addressing mental health issues.
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No equipment necessary

No equipment necessary
People who are not ready to return to the gym can get an all-around workout at home by using only their body weight. Body-weight exercises are often comparable to using weights and machines, and help people return to fitness after an injury or long layoff. They also can help older adults improve everyday movements. A simple workout might include chair squats, step-ups, and push-ups.
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