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Inactive ingredients: Not so inactive?
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High-intensity interval training may be beneficial after a heart attack
This way of working out alternates bursts of intense exercise with a few minutes of less-demanding activity. -
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Lawn mower safety: 8 essential tips
Never let a child ride with you on a lawn mower, even if you're the parent. -
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Walk this way: Fitness tips for frequent walkers
Walking is a simple, easy form of exercise for most people. Here are some first steps. -
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Kratom calls to poison centers on the rise
The herbal supplement that poses a health hazard. -
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The best diet advice? Scrap the diet—just track what you eat
But consistent tracking is key. -
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E-cigs cause airway damage, two studies find
E-cigarettes are being touted as a safer alternative to traditional smoking, but researchers find vaping causes problems too. -
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Aspirin, warfarin combo boosts bleeding risk
Here's another reason to ask before taking aspirin. -
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Sleep apnea, Alzheimer's may be linked
Toxic brain proteins, called tau, offer tantalizing clues. -
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Don't let type 2 diabetes sneak up on you
Family history is just one potential factor—learn the others here. -
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6 smart ways to avoid food waste
Making a dent in what you discard helps the environment too. -
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Diet drinks linked to stroke in older women
Women who drink two or more diet sodas a day had the most elevated risk. -
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Women who quit smoking less prone to rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers uncover link and shed new light on the possible causes of RA. -
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Sleep apnea study ties tiredness to heart, stroke risks
Treatment can be both life-changing and lifesaving. -
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U.S. overdose deaths outpace other wealthy nations
Research sheds light on this unprecedented problem. -
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Common heartburn drugs may raise kidney disease risk
What to know if you take a proton pump inhibitor. -
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Healing after trauma
Though your memories won't go away after a trauma, you can learn how to cope. -
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5 ways to celebrate cabbage this St. Paddy's Day
May your feast be swell and this versatile veggie serve you well. -
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For weight loss, the slow way is still the best
New research confirms it's safest to follow conventional advice. -
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Pushups: An unlikely clue to heart health
A two-minute pushup test may help gauge men’s heart disease risk.
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