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Diet rich in these three fridge staples slashes risk of heart failure and death, say experts

Diet rich in these three fridge staples slashes risk of heart failure and death, say experts

A diet rich in bananas, avocados and spinach can slash the risk of heart failure and death by almost a quarter, a study suggests. Doctors found boosting patients’ intake of potassium through dietary changes, supplements or drugs significantly improved their heart health. But they told the European Society of Cardiology conference in Madrid that a diet high in the mineral …

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How a Sense of Purpose Protects Against Dementia Risk

How a Sense of Purpose Protects Against Dementia Risk

A new study suggests that there’s a key lifestyle tweak you should make during retirement to protect your brain health. People who said they had a higher sense of purpose in life were about 28 percent less likely to develop cognitive impairment, including dementia, researchers found. Here’s how you can implement these findings to life a longer, healthier life. When …

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Top pharmacist: ‘There’s a mistake millions make every day that’s rendering their medications useless… and putting lives at risk’

Top pharmacist: ‘There’s a mistake millions make every day that’s rendering their medications useless… and putting lives at risk’

Millions of Britons could be blunting the effect of their daily medicines by taking them at the wrong time, a leading pharmacist has warned. Peter Thnoia, of online pharmacy PillTime, said: ‘Too often, people don’t read or fully follow the instructions that come with the medication—and that can have a real impact on how well it works. ‘Something as simple …

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These 3 Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Cut Diabetes Risk by 31%

These 3 Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Cut Diabetes Risk by 31%

A large international study led by Harvard and Spanish researchers suggests that pairing a Mediterranean-style diet with calorie reduction, moderate exercise, and professional support can significantly lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Credit: Stock A major new study reveals 3 simple lifestyle changes that can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes by nearly a third. Adopting a Mediterranean-style …

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Health centers in Speaker Johnson’s Louisiana district risk closure : NPR

Health centers in Speaker Johnson’s Louisiana district risk closure : NPR

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson delivers remarks during an enrollment ceremony for H.R. 1, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act at the U.S. Capitol on July 3. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images BOSSIER CITY, La. — The sweeping megabill pushed through Congress by House Speaker Mike Johnson could have some of its deepest consequences …

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These 4 Factors May Increase Stroke Risk

These 4 Factors May Increase Stroke Risk

Higher TyG-WWI index scores are linked to an increased risk of stroke. The index combines triglycerides, blood sugar, body weight and waist size. Study findings suggest potential for early stroke risk detection and prevention. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and though there were years of progress in reducing its impact, in recent years, strokes have …

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SSA whistleblower warns of major security risk following DOGE data access

SSA whistleblower warns of major security risk following DOGE data access

The top data official from the Social Security Administration is warning that the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency has put the Social Security information of more than 300 million Americans at risk of exposure to malicious actors. A new whistleblower disclosure from SSA Chief Data Officer Charles Borges reported that DOGE officials, while working at SSA, authorized themselves to …

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