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Here’s a shot worth taking.  New research suggests that drinking a small amount of a certain nutrient-packed vegetable juice twice daily may help lower blood pressure in older adults — no medications needed. That’s huge news for America’s aging population, with nearly 70% of adults ages 65 and over living with hypertension — a major risk factor for heart disease, …

Are High-Protein Diets Dangerous?  AOL.com These 5 red flags mean you need to eat more protein, according to experts  Women’s Health 8 Protein Myths You’ve Probably Heard (And What’s Actually True)  health.com Visual Protein Guide: Understanding Your Daily Protein Needs  CNET The Truth About Eating Too Much Protein – and Why Most Men Don’t  Men’s Health Source link

A new study has revealed that ‘highly intense’ grief can send you to an early grave. The findings come from a Danish study of 1,735 bereaved relatives, with an average age of 62, which looked at the link between mortality and intensity of grief. Researchers measured how intensely people experienced grief by using the Prolonged Grief-13 Scale. The bereaved with the highest …

To many, strength training is an intimidating term, conjuring up images of muscle-bound bodybuilders and sweat-scented gyms. But as ever-more research reinforces the practice’s many benefits, for those of all ages and fitness levels, a growing number of people are looking to try it out. If you fall into this camp, calisthenics – a kit-free training method which leverages your …

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Jessica and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, I thought penises couldn’t change size or shape, but my husband has been experiencing a noticeable change in his over the last few years: it used to be perfectly straight, but now it’s … curving. This mostly …

These snacks are perfect for those moments when you’re in need of a nutritious bite to keep you full and energized throughout the day. Each recipe has no more than 200 calories and at least 3 grams of fiber per serving, so you can snack while still meeting your weight-loss goals. Plus, getting enough fiber in your day can help …

Intrusive thoughts and panic attacks plagued Tinelle Windham throughout her first three pregnancies. During her second, a doctor recommended she start taking Zoloft, a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI. But she was wary. What about side effects? What if it harmed her baby?  “I really was leery of getting it treated that way, and …

LONDON (AP) — The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorizing a twice-yearly injectable drug aimed at preventing HIV, which scientists say could help end the virus’ transmission. In a statement on Friday, the EU drug regulator said its evaluations of lenacapavir, sold as Yeytuo in Europe by Gilead Sciences, showed the drug is “highly effective” and “considered to be of …

New COVID variant bizarre symptoms: What treatments are available and how you can protect yourself – Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times What to know about two new COVID variants spreading in CT  CT Mirror New COVID-19 variant: What to watch out for, how pharmacies are preparing  newspressnow.com People Are Reporting A Frightening COVID Symptom — Here’s What To Know  HuffPost COVID-19 cases are on the …

Rabies on the rise in U.S.: What to know  NewsNation Rabies is making a comeback: here’s what you need to know  The Independent Nassau County declares rabies an imminent public health threat as cases rise. Here’s what to know.  CBS News Rabies now an ‘imminent public health threat’ on Long Island, health official points finger at NYC  New York Post Rabies Is Making a …