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Flu-Proofing Your Home 0
As the official influenza season begins—and fears about swine flu ramp up—it’s important to find ways to keep winter’s ever-present illness at bay. That’s especially true this year, as one in every 20 outpatient doctor visits will be for the…- Professional Medical
- Tags: Aging & Wellness Infection Control
Can Sleeping Right Burn Fat? 0
If you’re trying to lose weight by cutting calories, make sure to get a good night’s sleep. According to a new study, too little sleep appears to hinder your body’s ability to burn fat. In the study, 10 overweight but…- Professional Medical
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Heart Disease and Depression 0
People with both heart disease and depression are much more likely to die than those with just one of the conditions or neither illness, a new study shows. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 6,000 middle-aged adults in Britain whose mental…- Professional Medical
- Tags: News
Friday’s Food: Cranberry-Nut Bread 0
The leaves are changing and the weather is starting to get crazy. It can mean only one thing: it’s time for cranberries. Whether you put them into cream-cheese-and-turkey sandwiches or bake them into tasty desserts, cranberries add a special kick…- Professional Medical
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Staying Resilient Through Troubled Times 0
Every so often, life takes a swing at you, connects, and knocks you flat: Your company hires you a new boss, a guy so young you could be his mom. Instead of finding yourself on a plane to Spain for…- Professional Medical
- Tags: Aging & Wellness
The Link Between PTSD and Dementia 0
Older veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder may face a greater risk of developing dementia than veterans without PTSD, says a new study released today by doctors at Houston’s Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The study, which looked at nearly 10,500 veterans…- Professional Medical
- Tags: Aging & Wellness News
