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WebDecoding the price of heart tests and procedures. Published November 1, 2022. Prices for six common heart tests and procedures at …

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Exercise & Fitness

WebExercise & Fitness. Exercising regularly, every day if possible, is the single most important thing you can do for your health. In the short term, exercise helps to control appetite, …

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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 declining coverage until forms are filled out to …

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Harvard Health Blog

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WebShort walks every half-hour may offset harms of too much sitting. Published April 1, 2023. Breaking up long periods of sitting with a short walk every half-hour may …

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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 livestock, or a desire to …

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Self-care: Strategies for Success

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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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Radiation Therapy

WebRadiation therapy is used to treat many types of cancer, including cancer of the lung, breast, prostate, testicles, and brain. When a tumor is going to be removed …

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Always worried about your health

WebHealth anxiety is a condition that causes healthy people to worry that they are sick — even when they have no symptoms, or minor symptoms like a scratchy …

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Drug recalls are common

WebClass III is unlikely to cause any harm to health, but there is a violation of FDA requirements (an ointment for dermatitis in damaged tubes). Between 80% and …

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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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Electrocardiogram (EKG)

WebAn electrocardiogram (EKG) is a painless process that records the heart's electrical activity. Small metal electrodes are placed on the person's wrists, ankles and …

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Pulmonary Function Testing

WebYour doctor can get a great deal of information about your lungs and lung function by doing a series of tests called pulmonary function testing. These tests can tell …

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Nancy A. Anoruo, MD, MPH

WebClose. Health Alerts from Harvard Medical School. Get helpful tips and guidance for everything from fighting inflammation to finding the best diets for weight lossfrom …

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The sweet danger of sugar

WebImpact on your heart. In a study published in 2014 in JAMA Internal Medicine, Dr. Hu and his colleagues found an association between a high-sugar diet and a greater risk of dying from heart disease. Over the …

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The right plant-based diet for you

Weban overall plant-based diet that emphasized consumption of all healthy plant foods while reducing intake of all animal foods, like dairy (skim, low-fat, and whole milk; cream, ice cream, yogurt, and cheese), …

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How to boost your immune system

WebWith this Special Health Report, Living Better, Living Longer, you will learn the protective steps doctors recommend for keeping your mind and body fit for an active and rewarding life.You’ll get tips for diet and …

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WebLow-carb diet helps cut blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes. Published January 3, 2023. A recent study suggests that following a low-carb diet may …

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Music and health

WebMusic and health. Music is a fundamental attribute of the human species. Virtually all cultures, from the most primitive to the most advanced, make music. It's been …

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