There’s nothing you can do about your genes or getting older. But many of the other things that raise your odds of dementia are within your control. Medically Reviewed by Carol…
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
America acknowledges October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month each year, advocating and raising awareness for victims of domestic violence. In October of 1981, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCAD)…
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Early Signs of Type 2 Diabetes
In many cases, type 2 isn’t discovered until it takes a serious toll on your health. Here are some early red flags to watch for. Medically Reviewed by Zilpah Sheikh, MD What…
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Is It Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging?
We all forget things sometimes — it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to have dementia. But if you notice these signs, you may want to talk to your doctor. Medically…
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Health Problems Related to Obesity
Extra weight — especially around the waist — can lead to serious health issues. See what these problems are and what you can do to prevent them. Medically Reviewed by…
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Forgetfulness, using the internet too much, back pain, and even shopping could be symptoms pointing to a deeper problem. Medically Reviewed by Smitha Bhandari, MD Shopping Sprees Is your shopping…
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Chronic Conditions Common in Minorities
How Race and Ethnicity Affect Health Racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S. are more likely to have ongoing health conditions. These differences are caused by several factors. They include:…
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Arsenic, Benadryl, chickens: What’s wrong with this picture?
Let’s hope you’re not reading this column while munching on a chicken sandwich. That’s because my topic today is a pair of new scientific studies suggesting that poultry on factory…
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Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
These important organs help filter waste from your blood and send it to your bladder. See what you can do every day to keep yours in tip-top shape. Medically Reviewed…
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Tricks to Help Swollen Hands
Many Reasons, Same Result Swelling — what your doctor may call edema — can be short-lived or long-term. Sometimes tiny blood vessels in your hands leak fluid. This could build…
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