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Health news • May 04

5 Nutrients You Need More of as You Age, According to Dietitians

You need more calcium, protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and fiber as you age. Here, experts explain why—and how you can work more of each into your diet.

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Health news • May 04

Medical Marijuana Can Be A 'Profoundly Helpful Tool' For Seniors Dealing With Pain And Other Maladies (Op-Ed)

“The ultimate goal of medicine isn't just to add years to a person's life, but to add quality and vitality to those final years. Medical cannabis can be a...

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Health news • May 04

Biological age tests reveal what slows or hastens aging – but they’re useful only for researchers, not consumers

Epigenetic aging clocks allow scientists to study how populations age. They aren't intended for individuals to make health decisions.

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Health news • May 04

Eating Eggs Regularly May Lower Alzheimer's Risk, Says New Study – Here's What Expert Says

Can eating eggs regularly lower your Alzheimers risk Explore the findings of a new study and read expert insights on how eggs impact your brain health.

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Health news • May 04

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde

Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people ​with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off...

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Health news • May 04

Ancient Document Confirms “Legendary” African King Actually Existed

A small, newly uncovered document from ancient Dongola is reshaping what historians know about a little-understood period in Sudan's past.

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Health news • May 04

Science Has Found Even More Ways Coffee Is Good for You

A new study shows the mechanisms of how coffee modifies the microbiome, reduces inflammation, and influences mood. Even decaf has its perks.

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Health news • May 04

What Doctors Want You to Know About Cannabis and Health

The government recently loosened medical marijuana rules. Experts separate fact from fiction about the drug's safety and benefits.

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Health news • May 04

Is Loving Food the Secret to Eating Less of It?

Losing weight and keeping it off are diabolically hard for many people. Nearly two in five Americans suffer from obesity. Around one in eight are diabetic.

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Health news • May 04

Can Radical Food Pleasure Solve the Global Obesity Crisis?

Researchers suggest that savoring food, not restricting it, is the key to weight loss. This psychological shift could reshape public health strategies.

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Health news • May 04

The oldest millennials are 45! This tool helps plan for longevity

The oldest millennials are turning 45 this year. The oldest Gen Xers are now 60. So how prepared will they be to thrive in the decades ahead?

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Health news • May 04

Scientists reveal creatine’s hidden power beyond muscle gains

Creatine might be famous in the gym, but its real story is far more interesting. Naturally produced in the body, it helps power cells by rapidly...

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Health news • May 04

460,000 People Later, Scientists Have Found The ‘Perfect’ Daily Coffee Limit To Boost Your Mood

"Moderate" coffee drinkers may see the most benefits.

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Health news • May 04

This Harvard doctor believes we’ve been getting cholesterol all wrong

Nick Norwitz, who pioneered his own route back to health, on why he believes statins are overprescribed and the power of a ketogenic diet.

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Health news • May 04

A physical therapist says you should work on strengthening this often overlooked area if you want to age well and stay independent

These three simple moves can improve your grip strength.

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Health news • May 04

One Type of Exercise Can Give You Better Results With Less Effort, Expert Says

Exercising smarter rather than harder could lead to more effective muscle training, offering those of us short on time or energy an alternative way to...

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Health news • May 04

I noticed last month that I have been turning down invitations not because I don't want to go, but because saying yes used to mean rearranging my life around someone else's plan, and I'm still flinching at a contract nobody is asking me to sign anymore

I kept declining invitations I actually wanted to accept. Then I noticed the reflex was protecting me from a deal nobody was offering — a contract I'd...

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Health news • May 04

Tick bites increasing in Dane County

MADISON (WKOW) -- Public Health Madison & Dane County is reporting more tick bites than usual this year. However, officials told 27 News there isn't a clear...

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Health news • May 04

3 Dead of Suspected Hantavirus Infections on Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says

Three people who were aboard a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic Ocean have died of suspected infections of hantavirus, the World Health Organization said on...

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Health news • May 04

Tens of thousands of cancer patients to benefit from one-minute NHS jab

Patients had to spend long periods on a drip to get a crucial drug into their system. But treatment time can be cut by up to 90% using the injection.

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