Health and Fitness
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‘A very hot issue’: U.S. towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water
Nov 23, 2024 2:00 pm - NEW YORK — For about 50 years, adding cavity-preventing fluoride to drinking water was a popular public health measure in Yorktown, a leafy town north of New York City. ...
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What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do
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Who’s coming up short on sleep? New research reveals a large-scale lookNov 23, 2024 10:00 am - Most adults don’t get enough sleep, which is worrisome because that can elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, depression and other health conditions.
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Aging spurts stem from molecular changesNov 23, 2024 9:58 am - Instead of aging gradually at a steady pace over time, our bodies undergo two periods in which significant changes that take place at the molecular level add up to a sudden acceleration in aging, research suggests.
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First-aid guidelines expanded to include opioid overdoses, seizures, other emergenciesNov 23, 2024 9:54 am - First-aid guidelines for bystanders and emergency responders have been updated to include recommendations for managing opioid overdoses, open chest wounds and other emergencies.
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Tips for families to enjoy the winter holidaysNov 23, 2024 9:54 am - For many, the holiday season also means unmanageable stress. Between busy schedules, extra spending on gifts and travel plans, families may find the season difficult. Here are some tips on how to help your family navigate the demands of the holidays.
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Grief & healing: Almost ThanksgivingNov 23, 2024 6:00 am - Ambivalence can surround holidays after one’s life has completely changed, and it’s not like it used to be in years past.
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New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions
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Personal experiences and crises can lead to career choicesNov 21, 2024 9:54 pm - People thinking about career options are often advised to consider on five factors: interests and passions; skills and strengths; values and beliefs; job market potential; and earning potential. For some, however, there’s a sixth dimension to career decisions: Personal experience, or even crisis. This is frequently true in areas related to health care.
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Grief & healing: Holidays without a ‘happily ever after’Nov 16, 2024 6:00 am - Some life experiences do not have a happy ending. The death of a dearly loved person is not a happy ending. And holidays seem to bring back vivid memories of that sadness. How can you cope through the holidays?