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Fall prevention: Strategies to help keep you from falling down

WebPhysical activity is key to preventing falls in older adults. Aside from the positive impacts on heart health, mental health, and weight management, exercise can …

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When should you hire in-home help or health aides

WebCosts average $25 to $30 per hour, typically with a three-to-four-hour minimum per week. Those fees add up quickly. For example, if you need help two days …

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Veins are a key player in the body: Here's why

WebTop 5 ways to improve vein health. Healthy veins help the heart, brain, and every other part of your body. Here are five ways to improve vein health, even if you …

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The secret to better health — exercise

WebAdding as little as half an hour of moderately intense physical activity to your day can help you avoid a host of serious ailments, including heart disease, diabetes, …

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Long-lasting healthy changes: Doable and worthwhile

WebHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health nutrition expert Dr. Walter Willett observed that, based on these studies, four combined healthy lifestyle factors — a healthy diet, not smoking, engaging in …

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Foods that fight inflammation

WebAnti-inflammatory foods. An anti-inflammatory diet should include these foods: tomatoes. olive oil. green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and collards. nuts like almonds and walnuts. fatty fish like …

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Eating for heart health

WebTo ensure you consistently follow an overall heart-healthy diet, while allowing yourself to live a little, adopt the 80/20 rule: eat healthy 80% of the time, and save 20% …

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High-protein foods: The best protein sources to

WebFor optimal health and nutrition, you should emphasize plant-based protein and protein from a variety of sources. The Mediterranean style of eating is one approach …

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WebHome-based cardiac rehab may cut deaths by more than a third. Published June 1, 2023. A 2023 study found that a 12-week home-based cardiac rehab program …

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Gastroenteritis In Adults

WebIn adults, the two most common causes of gastroenteritis are viral and bacterial infections: Viral gastroenteritis — In otherwise healthy adults, viral infections of …

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Harvard Health Blog

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Healthy lifestyle: 5 keys to a longer life

WebThe population health benefits of a healthy lifestyle: Life expectancy increased and onset of disability delayed. Health Affairs, August 2017. The combined …

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5 surprising benefits of walking

WebWalking protects the joints — especially the knees and hips, which are most susceptible to osteoarthritis — by lubricating them and strengthening the muscles that …

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Hike your way to better health

WebReaping physical benefits. Navigating a winding, wooded trail can help your body build endurance, strength, and coordination, says Dr. Edward Phillips, assistant …

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Plantar fasciitis: Symptoms, causes, and treatments

WebThe most common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include: Pain on the bottom of the foot, near the heel. This is the most prevalent and telltale sign of plantar fasciitis. This …

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Is our healthcare system broken

WebHealth insurers may discourage care to hold down costs. Many health insurance companies restrict expensive medications, tests, and other services by …

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How much water should I drink a day

WebFor healthy individuals, the average daily water for men is about 15.5 cups and for women about 11.5 cups. That might mean you need only four to six cups of plain …

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Health and happiness go hand in hand

WebPositive emotions have been linked with better health, longer life, and greater well-being in numerous scientific studies. On the other hand, chronic anger, worry, and …

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The sweet danger of sugar

WebOver the course of the 15-year study, people who got 17% to 21% of their calories from added sugar had a 38% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease …

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Becoming a vegetarian

WebApril 15, 2020. People become vegetarians for many reasons, including health, religious convictions, concerns about animal welfare or the use of antibiotics and hormones in …

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Statins: Types, uses, side effects, and alternatives

WebThe most common side effects of statins are muscle aches and feeling tired. Other side effects that aren't as common are headaches, constipation, diarrhea, and …

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7 types of normal memory problems

WebSeven normal memory problems. 1. Transience. This is the tendency to forget facts or events over time. You are most likely to forget information soon after you …

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