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7 organs or glands you may do just fine without
Removing tonsils in childhood was once routine care for healthy children, but is no longer recommended. Why are some organs and glands — appendix, tonsils, adenoids and more — considered expendable and why do we have them if they're not needed?
What color is your tongue? What's healthy, what's not?
The tongue's appearance gives doctors an idea about certain aspects of your health, and its color is an important clue. Some changes in the tongue's color or appearance are signs of health issues and should be seen by a doctor.
Immune boosts or busts? From IV drips and detoxes to superfoods
Ads for products that promise to supercharge the body's immune system make claims that sound too good to be true. But do these products actually work?
Can you feel younger than your age?
Research has found that people with more positive attitudes about growing old tend to live longer than those with negative thoughts about aging. They also have a lower risk for diabetes, stroke, cancer, and heart disease and better cognitive functioning. People can maintain a healthy mindset about aging by adopting certain lifestyle habits, such as reducing anxiety, finding purpose in life, seeking challenges, socializing more, and rejecting negative stereotypes about aging.
Exercise may counteract inherited risk for diabetes
Getting regular exercise can help fend off diabetes, even in people with a genetic propensity for the disease, according to a 2023 study.
Seeing clogged arteries may inspire healthier habits
If people see evidence of plaque buildup inside their arteries, it may motivate them to take better care of their heart health, according to a 2023 study.
Can apple cider vinegar curb appetite?
Drinking apple cider vinegar before bedtime isn't proven to curb appetite or promote weight loss. Doing so can also lead to heartburn or reflux and erode tooth enamel. To consume it more safely, people can blend apple cider vinegar with water or into salad dressings.
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