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HEART CARE
Blood Pressure Medicines May Reduce Risk of Dementia
High blood pressure damages small blood vessels in your brain, but lowering your blood pressure might help protect you from dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Is Alzheimer's Disease Genetic?
Genes influence your Alzheimer's disease risk, but just because dementia runs in your family doesn't mean you're destined to develop it. Here’s what you should know.
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PAIN CARE
Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention of Tendonitis
Inflammation of the tendons is called tendonitis, caused by repetitive motions or injuries. It may last for a short time or become chronic. Here's what you should know.
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TESTS AND PROCEDURES
This Season’s Flu Shot
Should you get a flu shot? Even if you normally don't get sick, you need one each year. Here's what you should know about this year's flu season and shot.
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PROSTATE CANCER
Watchful Waiting Is Safe for Prostate Cancer
If your doctor gives you a prostate cancer diagnosis, it’s okay to wait before having surgery or radiation. Here’s what you should know about watchful waiting.
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BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
16 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp
The rules that work for young students when they learn also help adults. Here are 16 ways to make learning go better and keep your mind sharp.
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DIGESTIVE CARE
13 Foods for Constipation
Fight your constipation naturally with this list of 13 foods to keep you regular. Fill up with these fiber-rich foods daily to keep things moving.
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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
How to Control Pain Using Your Mind
Blocking your pain can be as simple as imagining something pleasant, counting silently, or focusing on a non-painful part of your body. Learn more.
Category,
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
What You Need to Know About Salmonella
Salmonella, the second leading cause of foodborne illness that affects millions of Americans every year, usually comes from eating raw or undercooked food.
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HEART CARE
Can AI Predict Heart Attacks and Strokes?
What if AI could predict your risk of a heart attack or stroke? Researchers are speeding up the analysis of common imaging tests to quickly identify people at risk.
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COLON CANCER
What Is a Fecal Occult Blood Test?
Testing a sample of your stool with a fecal occult blood test can provide an early warning of colorectal cancer. Here's what you should know.
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PAIN CARE
How to Relieve Back Pain with Better Sleep
Do you have chronic pain and insomnia? They usually go hand in hand. How do you relieve back pain and finally get to sleep? A new mattress may be able to help.
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INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Pneumococcal (Pneumonia) Vaccine
Vaccination prevents the cluster of illnesses known as pneumococcal disease — pneumonia, meningitis, and blood infections. Here's what you should know.
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HEADACHE
Cluster Headache Symptoms
Treating cluster headaches, which are rare and extremely painful, starts with seeing your doctor for the right diagnosis. Here's what you should know.