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Can Walking Prevent Dementia? 0
Dodging dementia may be as simple as slipping on a pair of walking shoes and heading out the door. A study from the University of Pittsburgh found that walking about six miles a week seems to protect against brain shrinkage,…- Professional Medical
- Tags: Aging & Wellness Ambulatory
Gargling Can Help Throats, Sore or Not 0
Want a free, easy — but noisy — way to avoid catching a cold this winter? Try gargling with water three times a day. Yes, gargling. That old-fashioned thing your mom used to make you do when you had a…- Professional Medical
- Tags: Aging & Wellness
Binge Drinking and Marijuana May Harm Teenaged Brains 0
Even teenagers know that downing 12 beers in a single night isn’t good for their bodies and can be dangerous. But a new study suggests that routine binge drinking like this may cause mental problems—including a reduced ability to think—that…- Professional Medical
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Crunchy Romaine Toss 0
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce salt and pepper to taste 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, broken 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli 1 small…- Professional Medical
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Doctor–or Nurse? Rethinking Appointments 0
When Douglas Peterson called to make a doctor’s appointment recently, he was given a choice. He could see the doctor in three weeks, or a nurse practitioner the next day. “I had a couple of questions about a medication I…- Professional Medical
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