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By the way, doctor: Is spirulina good for you?

Updated June 21, 2021

I read that spirulina is the next wonder vitamin. What can you tell me about it?

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Potassium and sodium out of balance

Updated June 21, 2021

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.

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HIV rates rising: Could new forms of PrEP help?

Published June 18, 2021

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

Published June 16, 2021

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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What you can do to keep old ailments from coming back to haunt you

Updated June 14, 2021

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Does exercise help protect against severe COVID-19?

Published June 9, 2021

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?

Published June 3, 2021

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.

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Get savvy about sauces

Updated June 1, 2021

Many commercial sauces and dressings contain a lot of sodium, added sugars, and saturated fats. For example, two tablespoons of an average supermarket barbeque sauce has more sugar than a glazed donut. But there are a number of healthier toppings that can be used on salads, fish, chicken, and pasta, such as homemade fruit salsa, pesto sauce, and olive oil and vinegar–based dressing.

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Five a day for better health

Updated June 1, 2021

Eating two fruits and five veggies a day may lead to a longer life, according to a recent study.

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

Updated June 1, 2021

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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Staying Healthy Archive

Articles

By the way, doctor: Is spirulina good for you?

Potassium and sodium out of balance

HIV rates rising: Could new forms of PrEP help?

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

What you can do to keep old ailments from coming back to haunt you

Does exercise help protect against severe COVID-19?

Should we track all breakthrough cases of COVID-19?

Get savvy about sauces

Five a day for better health

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

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