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Two jobs may lower the odds of dying from Alzheimer’s disease — but why?

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating disease. Despite decades of research, science has not pinned down causes or discovered highly effective treatments. And while a healthy diet, regular exercise, and…

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Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?

It’s fairly common for a medical treatment to cause side effects: think headache, upset stomach, sleepiness, and occasionally more severe side effects. Far more rarely, a side effect provides an…

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Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?

Not such good news for butter lovers like myself: seesawing research on how healthy or unhealthy butter might be received a firm push from a recent Harvard study published in…

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Counting steps is good — is combining steps and heart rate better?

Have you met your step goals today? If so, well done! Monitoring your step count can inspire you to bump up activity over time. But when it comes to assessing…

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Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?

Marketed as a natural remedy for an enlarged prostate, saw palmetto is a top-selling dietary supplement. It’s extracted from berries that grow on saw palmetto palm trees, which are native…

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What is prostatitis and how is it treated?

Prostatitis, or inflammation of the prostate, is more common than you might think — it accounts for roughly two million doctor visits every year. The troubling symptoms include burning or…

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Think your child has ADHD? What your pediatrician can do

ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood. It affects approximately 7% to 8% of all children and youth in the US. As the…

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A low-tech school vacation: Keeping kids busy and happy without screens

As we near the holiday season, along with trying to keep track of holiday events, parties, and gifts, parents have to think about what to do with their children during…

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Should you be sleepmaxxing to boost health and happiness?

If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you know it’s hard to avoid countless influencers touting a concept called sleepmaxxing. Their posts provide tips and tricks to get longer, better, and…

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Measles is making a comeback: Can we stop it?

Has the recent news about measles outbreaks in the US surprised you? Didn’t it seem like we were done with measles? In the US, widespread vaccination halted the ongoing spread…

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