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Nourish Your Brain
A healthy brain is just as important as a healthy body. Many of the things you do to keep your… Your cognitive health is determined by how well your brain can perform mental processes. These include remembering things, learning things, and using language. A healthy…
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Cholesterol | Plant Sterols and Stanols
Certain foods, such as plant sterols and stanols can help lower cholesterol… What are plant sterols and stanols? Plant sterols and stanols are substances naturally found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. How do plant sterols and stanols affect my body? Research…
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease)
Metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease is formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It is a a buildup of fat in… What is metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MASLD)? Metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is a buildup of fat in…
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Drug-Nutrient Interactions and Drug-Supplement Interactions
Medicines can sometimes react with nutrients in foods or dietary supplements. You should speak to your doctor about any potential… Taking medicines or supplements can have unintended consequences in our bodies. It's important to talk to your doctor about the medicines you take and…
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St. John's Wort: Drug-Supplement Interactions
St. John’s Wort is a plant used in teas, ointments, and dietary supplements for a list of health conditions. It… St. John’s Wort is a plant. It is used in teas, creams and ointments, and dietary supplements. These supplements come in the form of…
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Rickets
Rickets is a rare disorder that affects children’s bones, causing them to soften and break easily… What is rickets? Rickets is a rare disorder that affects the bones, causing them to soften and break easily. It is most common in children. What are the symptoms…
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Healthy Food Choices
It can be difficult to navigate your way through the maze of food choices available today. Sometimes even the food… …
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Weight Loss and Diet Plans
Looking for the best way to lose weight and don’t know where to start? Having trouble figuring out what all… …
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Sugar and Sugar Substitutes
Sugar can be the bane of otherwise healthy diet. We can help you understand how sugar affects the body, what… …
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At high risk for COVID-19? Create a plan
N95, KN95) in public may reduce your chance of catching the virus. Maintain a healthy routine such as regular physical activity, eating nutritious food, getting adequate sleep, and receiving other recommended vaccines. Follow medical guidance from your family physician or health care clinician to control…
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Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sick sinus syndrome is the name for several conditions in which your heart doesn’t work the correct way. Your heart… s electrical signals. Can sick sinus syndrome be prevented or avoided? Do what you can to keep your heart healthy. Eat a nutritious diet. Exercise regularly if your…
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What are Social Determinants of Health?
no safe spaces in their neighborhood to walk or ride a bike. They may live in an area with limited access to nutritious foods. They may have unstable housing or other responsibilities that impact how they care for themselves and their health. They may have…
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Air Travel Health Tips
One key to air travel is to prepare ahead of time. Follow these tips to make your air travel healthier… Traveling can be a big process, especially when you’re flying. It can be hard to relax, stay healthy, and feel safe. This applies whether you’re…
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Mind/Body Connection: How Your Emotions Affect Your Health
People who have good emotional health are aware of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They cope well with stress and… Good emotional health starts with being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Learning healthy ways to cope with stress and problems is a…
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Social Determinants of Health
Genes and biology aren’t the only factors that influence our health. Our behaviors and our social and physical environments also… There are many factors that influence our health. These factors are referred to as determinants of health. One kind of determinant of health is…
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to your lungs. These arteries can narrow or… What is pulmonary hypertension? “Pulmonary” means “in the lungs,” and “hypertension” means “high blood pressure.” Pulmonary hypertension is an increase in pressure in the blood…
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Social Phobia
Social phobia is an anxiety disorder. It is an irrational fear of being judged by others during social situations… What is social phobia? Social phobia, also called social anxiety disorder, is a fear of being judged by others during social situations. This includes, work, parties,…
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Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that affects people of all ages and is different for everyone. A person who has… What is depression? Depression is a serious medical illness of the brain. It is not a feeling of sadness or feeling “blue.” Someone who has…
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