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Is It Normal to Get Depressed or Anxious as You Age?
December 20, 2019/Mental Health

Is It Normal to Get Depressed or Anxious as You Age?

… become ambivalent about their life or survival.Older men are more likely to commit suicide than older women. But periodic suicide screenings are a critical health assessment for everyone in this age group, Dr. Havemann …

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January 13, 2025/Nutrition

Calcium: How Much You Need and Why

… to take in 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium per day, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).From the ages 51 to 70, the recommended daily amount depends on your sex. That’s …

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August 15, 2022/Nutrition

What Is the Alkaline Diet, and Is It Safe?

… muscle mass. Low iron can cause anemia. And low calcium can be a risk to your bone health.”The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends:Women consume 5 to 6.5 ounces of protein each …

cook adding salt to food
December 15, 2020/Nutrition

Why Do You Crave Salt?

… over time — even if it’s only a little more than recommended amounts — can affect our overall health. These bad effects happen with or without high blood pressure,” explains Czerwony. “It’s a cumulative effect …

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Healthy diet of fruits and vegetables
October 19, 2022/Nutrition

Anti-Cancer Diet: These Foods May Reduce Your Risk for Cancer

… with cancer dietitian Joseph Dowdell, RDN, LD, to help weed through the clutter and explain what a healthy anti-cancer diet looks like.Can you reduce cancer risk with diet?Let’s be really clear …

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April 13, 2022/Heart Health

Can Heart Disease Be Cured?

… risk factors contributing to the development of coronary artery disease that you can control.DietAdopting a heart-healthy diet is an easy way to get healthier. With a heart-healthy diet, you avoid foods high …

Microwave meal of turkey with gravy, stuffing, and green beans
December 20, 2021/Nutrition

8 Ways to Find the Best Frozen Meals

… zero.But how do you make sure these convenient meals aren’t hurting your efforts to stay healthy (and trim)? Registered dietitian Anna Taylor, MS, RD, LD, CDCES, offers eight tips to keep in mind …

sad little girl with UTI sitting in bathroom
October 24, 2019/Urinary & Kidney Health

Why You Should Seek Help Quickly for Your Child’s UTI

You might think that urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a worry only for adult women. But they are a concern for babies and young children, too.About 3% of girls and 1% of boys will …

A bowl of red, orange and yellow gummy vitamins
May 14, 2021/Nutrition

Do Gummy Vitamins Work as Well as Traditional Vitamins?

They’re sugary, sweet, and taste like a treat – but are gummy vitamins actually healthy? And do they offer your body the same benefits as traditional vitamins?Primary care specialist Neha Vyas, MD, weighs in …

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How Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Can Affect Fertility

Living with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) comes with challenges. You know that already.And if you’re considering starting a family, you probably also know (all too well) that pregnancy for people with CAH can …

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