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6 Ways to Stop Diabetes Before It Starts

The statistics speak for themselves: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 26 million Americans suffer from diabetes, and 7 million are unaware that they’re afflicted. At the current rate, half of the adult U.S. population will … Read More

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5 Practical Tips to Help You Sleep Better

Quick summary As we age, the architecture of our sleep changes dramatically. The deep, delectable sleep in which we’re oblivious to the outside world and its sounds, called slow wave sleep, becomes shorter and more elusive. Our total sleep time … Read More

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8 Foods That Lower Blood Pressure

Plant-based diets and diets high in fruits and vegetables are strongly associated with lower blood pressure — so much so that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) officially recommends adopting healthy eating practices as one of the primary actions to … Read More

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6 Drinks That Lower Blood Pressure

There are two big risk factors for high blood pressure that are beyond your control: age and family genetics. What can you control? Everything else, which involves making smart lifestyle choices, such as being physically active, reducing your sodium intake, and eating … Read More

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5 Foods to Eat When You’re Depressed

Feeling blue? Many people seek comfort from favorite foods like chocolate kisses, salty chips, and pillowy pastries when they’re feeling down. But if you really want to boost your mood, make different choices, nutritionists say. Although clinical depression is a serious illness … Read More

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