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NaturalUnderstanding Sodium's Link to Hypertension
Measuring sodium in the skin may decipher its link to high blood pressure
Mental HealthSubstantial Alzheimer's Guideline Changes
Alzheimer's disease guideline changes suggest testing those without symptoms
NaturalSoy Protein Reduces Clogged Artery Progression
Post menopausal women may benefit from soy
Health NewsCardiac Rehab Beneficial for Mini Strokes
Cardiac rehabilitation helpful for mini or mild stroke patients
Health NewsPoor at Higher Risk of Heart Disease Death
Coronary disease deaths are higher in poor communities
Health NewsA Diabetes Coach in Your Phone
Blood sugar levels reduced in type 2 diabetes patients
Mental HealthFamily Fitness Leads to Health
Children who exercise have less behavioral stress and risks for diseases
Health NewsHalf of Arrhythmia Patients Unaware of Stroke Risk
Atrial fibrillation patients unaware or deny added stroke risk
Mental HealthPanic Attacks Don't Come Out of the Blue
Anxiety episodes have physical warning signs up to an hour beforehand
NaturalKids Collect Better Eating Habits with Toys
Children are more likely to choose healthier foods that are paired with a collectible toy
Prescription DrugsDrugs Found Safe for Dementia Patients
Medication with anticholinergic activity may not lead to impaired cognition with dementia
Health NewsAre Plastics Causing Diabetes?
Bisphenol A and type 2 diabetes have no clear connection
NaturalEnrich Your Infants Life
Infant formula is good for brain and heart development
NaturalScrewy Brain Responses
Obesity causes missing brain responses
NaturalHarvard’s Version of MyPlate
Harvard provides healthy eating guidelines
Health NewsAutism Strikes Across Income Levels
Autism spectrum disorders may not related to household income level
Health NewsThree-Day Dialysis Isn't Enough
Dialysis patients have increased risk following a two day break
Mental HealthSchizophrenia in the Genes
Genetic links found in schizophrenic and bipolar disorders
Mental HealthWomen may be Hard-Wired for Depression
Female brain chemistry may create a predisposition for depression
Health NewsNo Added Pain Relief With Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block
Nerve block guided by ultrasound equivalent but helps push regional anesthesia
Health NewsHelping Patients Understand
Recommendations for simplifying patient conversations about cancer
NaturalCalling for New Vitamin D Recommendations
African American men prone to vitamin D deficiencies
Health NewsTraffic Fumes Increase Heart Attack Risk
Heart attack risk increase during rush hour
Health NewsKidney Failure? Keep Treating Your Lupus
Lupus patients with end stage kidney disease should stay on lupus treatment plan