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Low-Dose Aspirin Linked to Internal Bleeding in the Skull
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Over the past several decades, doctors have routinely prescribed a daily aspirin for patients at risk for cardiovascular incidents. However, studies have shown that low-dose aspirin therapy may not be for everyone. In certain individuals, the risks --- such as internal bleeding in the skull --- often outweigh the rewards. The findings have prompted the American Heart Association to issue guidelines... 4/18/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Hair Dye and Your Breast Cancer Risk
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Many factors determine our risk of breast cancer. Some factors we cannot control, such as our age. But there are also controllable factors, such as smoking. Could our hair color choices be one of those controllable factors? A recent study found a link between hair dye products and breast cancer risk. Controllable Breast Cancer Risk Factors Understanding controllable breast cancer risk factors may help... 4/17/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Your Brain on Tea: What Are the Benefits?
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Many people claim tea enhances the brain’s performance and keeps this essential organ healthy. These claims were once considered anecdotal, but recent research reveals that tea may actually have positive benefits on the brain. Whether you want to fend off dementia or boost your mood, a warm cup of tea may be just what's needed.Tea warms you up on a chilly day, but it may also be a mood booster and... 4/3/2025 4:00:00 AM
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These 2 Things Turn Back the Clock on Your Brain
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Like other systems in your body, the better you maintain your brain, the more efficiently it’s going to run. Your cognitive reserve, or your brain’s ability to problem-solve and adapt around complex issues, can decline over time. Brain games and crossword puzzles might help, but you’ll need more than mental exercises to keep your reserves at their best. Good diet and proper exercise are vital to proper... 3/24/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Suicide Ideation Can Be Contagious
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The CDC reports more than 49,000 people die each year by suicide. For every one successful suicide, 52 people make unsuccessful attempts. While the highest suicide rates are among the middle-aged and elderly, clusters of suicides sometimes occur in teens and young adults. Some research suggests that under the right conditions, suicidal ideation can actually become “contagious.” Many studies have looked... 3/21/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Healthy Ways to Manage Anger
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Anger is one of the most basic of human emotions. It's experienced even by babies. But while infants and toddlers manage their anger primarily with tears and physical reflex, such as hitting, adults have better options. Using healthy ways to manage anger can benefit your mental and physical health and it makes you more likable in most cases. How Does Anger Affect the Body?Studies show that feeling... 3/4/2025 5:00:00 AM
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5-Step Anti-Anxiety Prescription
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Anxiety and apprehension are increasing. We are constantly bombarded with overwhelming amounts of distressing information. The future is shrouded in doubt. Frustration and anger overflow onto our roads, infiltrate our stores, restaurants, and neighborhoods. Anxiety disorders, including fears, phobias, post-traumatic stress, panic disorders, social anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors, are... 2/26/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Symptoms of Shingles You Should Not Ignore
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Shingles is a condition that causes a painful, blistering rash, hitting roughly 1 million people each year in the U.S. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus. After chickenpox, the virus goes dormant but still remains in your body; as a result, about 10% of those who have had chickenpox will develop shingles. It can cause a number of symptoms, often leading... 2/14/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Are You Sabotaging Your Health with Beauty Products?
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Conventional “beauty” products are filled with chemicals, fake fragrances (aka more chemicals), dyes, and harmful agents such as aluminum, which can increase your risk for cancer. Not to mention nearly every single one of these products has been tested on animals. These products have been marketed not only to make you think that you need them, but also to make you think that they’re beneficial for... 2/11/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Embracing Gratitude: The Power of Change
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What is the difference between someone who is full of joy, has a zest for life, and always seems to have a smile on their face, and someone who is negative, unmotivated and difficult to be around? Is it the amount of money they have?Is it simply their personalities?Is it the circumstances they’re going through? Nope.While all those things certainly can play a role in the amount of joy a person experiences,... 1/29/2025 5:00:00 AM
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