Category: Health

Experts aren’t sure which comes first. Most likely, bad sleep and dementia affect each other. Learn how that might happen. Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD You can have trouble…

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Medically Reviewed by Zilpah Sheikh, MD  Written by Kendall K. Morgan   Learn the difference between memory problems that can happen to all of us as we get older and the real warning signs…

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Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD, and Jennifer Robinson, MD  You probably recognize that overeating and skimping on sunlight isn’t great for you — but did you know they could actually slow your brain? You…

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More Black physicians could improve the life expectancy of Black Patients: Researchers Diversifying the workforce “is important for improving public health.” By Dr. Danielle Craigg and Sotonye C Douglas Weeks of shoulder…

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Your Everyday Choices Matter 1/15 If your blood pressure is high, your doctor may prescribe medication to help keep it in check. But the lifestyle decisions you make each day…

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Simple changes, like taking a walk and choosing baked foods over fried, can make a big difference. Here’s what else you can do. Simple Steps Add Up Has your doctor…

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You may have noticed it’s easier to gain weight — and harder to lose it — than it used to be. But it’s not hopeless: Try one or more of…

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12 Tips for Better Sex Why a Good Sex Life Is Healthy Sex isn’t just fun. It’s good for you too. Every orgasm releases a flood of the hormone oxytocin,…

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