When it comes to the best foods for easing chronic constipation, are kiwis on your grocery list? New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association, published Monday, say that kiwis — along with rye bread and certain supplements — can help improve constipation symptoms. The guidelines, the authors say, are the first evidence-based recommendations for treating constipation with diet, not …
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Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure — a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. But it gets worse: Hypertension also increases the risk of dementia and cognitive decline. And heart disease, stroke, and dementia are the first-, fourth- and sixth-leading causes of death in the U.S., respectively. Unfortunately, only one-in-four people with a history …
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Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure — a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. But it gets worse: Hypertension also increases the risk of dementia and cognitive decline. And heart disease, stroke, and dementia are the first-, fourth- and sixth-leading causes of death in the U.S., respectively. Unfortunately, only one-in-four people with a history …
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It’s been hard for parents to get their kids COVID shots recently, as well as for many healthy adults, since the CDC hasn’t weighed in with official guidelines for administering them. Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images Remy Sweeney-Garrett desperately wants to get her daughters vaccinated against COVID-19. But so far that’s been impossible. “I’m very …
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Low-normal B12 in older adults was tied to slower processing, cognitive decline, and brain damage. Scientists warn that current requirements may be too low. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Even “normal” levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to protect the aging brain. UCSF researchers found that older adults with lower, but still technically normal, B12 showed slower processing speeds, more white …
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HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania pharmacies and their patients are navigating competing guidelines for who can receive COVID-19 vaccines despite the shots being available. The FDA in August approved updated vaccines for a more limited group than in the past, authorizing them for adults over 64 years old and people with at least one underlying condition that puts them at high risk …
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There’s a lot of confusion around who qualifies for the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Recommendations have not been finalized, but there are certain groups that qualify across the board. Some states have put special emergency provisions in place to guarantee access for people who want the shot. The COVID vaccine has been available to nearly everyone since its original rollout. But …
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Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk of dementia and cognitive decline. Heart disease, stroke, and dementia are the first-, fourth- and sixth-leading causes of death in the US. Unfortunately, only 1 in 4 people with …
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The best way to prevent the flu and serious complications is by getting a flu vaccination every season. When you get your shot is an important factor as well. Influenza vaccine guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been updated for the 2025-2026 flu season. Most recommendations have remained unchanged from the 2024-2025 flu season. This includes …
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Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk of dementia and cognitive decline. Heart disease, stroke and dementia are the first-, fourth- and sixth-leading causes of death in the U.S. Unfortunately, only 1 in 4 people with …
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