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Ringworm: What to know and do
Ringworm is a common, usually harmless fungal infection in children.
The high cost of a poor diet
Unhealthy eating habits cost the American health care system about $50 billion a year just for heart-related diseases.What you choose to eat every day has a major influence on your cardiovascular hea
The humble gallbladder
We barely think about this digestive organ unless something goes wrong. But there are ways to keep it healthy.
Health warnings on exercise equipment: Should you worry?
Gym equipment warnings may make you think twice about exercising, but is it safe to ignore them?
Supplements for three common conditions
Certain herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other compounds may help control cholesterol, blood pressure, and anxiety.High cholesterol, high blood pressure, and anxiety are three common conditions that are
Adopting a Mediterranean-style diet, one meal at a time
The health benefits of this diet are well known. Here are some tips to fit it into your lifestyle.The Mediterranean diet is already something of a star in the health world. Numerous studies have linke
Does running cause arthritis?
Mounting evidence suggests the answer is no.
Quick-start guide to an anti‑inflammation diet
There are no complicated rules to follow. Just be mindful of general dos and don'ts.Chronic inflammation — a state of persistent activation of the immune system — is an important part of many diseases
Should you worry about high triglycerides?
These blood fats can be one of the signs of metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk for having a heart attack or stroke.
What does a healthy diet look like?
What's the healthiest way to eat? It depends on whom you ask. Many medical and nutrition experts claim to know the "perfect" way to eat for health, yet some of these dietary advocates disagree with ea
11 foods that can help lower your cholesterol
Focus on fiber-rich foods and avoid saturated fats.If your cholesterol level has crept up over the years, you may wonder whether changing your diet can help. Ideally, your total cholesterol value shou
By the way, doctor: What's the right amount of vitamin C for me?
Q.I'm 79 years old and have been taking 3,000 mg of vitamin C a day for years. I'm now uneasy about taking this amount and plan to cut back to 1,000 mg daily. Is this the right vitamin C dose? Will my
The power of protein
Protein can help older men build and maintain muscle, but the amount and source matter.Men gradually lose muscle mass as they grow older, a natural effect of aging called sarcopenia. During his lifeti
Swimming and skin: What to know if a child has eczema
A great warm weather activity requires a few adjustments for children who have eczema.
How useful is the body mass index (BMI)?
Do you know your BMI? Increasingly, people know theirs, just as they know their cholesterol level.If you don't know your BMI, you can use a BMI calculator available online, including this one at Harva
Lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of gout attacks
Lifestyle measures, such as dietary changes, can help lower levels of uric acid, the chemical that causes gout by forming crystals that deposit in joints. However, for most people, changes in diet alo
The thinking on flavonoids
These plant chemicals, found in most fruits and vegetables, may play an important role in cognitive fitness and dementia prevention.Science already touts the heart-health benefits of plant-based diets
Calcium scan concerns
Ask the doctorI'm a 70-year-old man with no signs of any heart problems, and my blood pressure is low (110/70). I recently had a coronary artery calcium scan and received a score of 480. According to
Gardening may bring a harvest of health benefits
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