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Cardiologists Wish You Would Stop Doing These Things for High Blood Pressure - EatingWell

Cardiologists Wish You Would Stop Doing These Things for High Blood Pressure - EatingWell

Cardiologists share 3 habits to avoid plus expert-backed steps for healthier blood pressure readings.

Should You Keep Taking Vitamin D During the Summer? - Verywell Health

Should You Keep Taking Vitamin D During the Summer? - Verywell Health

While some people may get more time in the sunlight in the summer to improve their vitamin D levels, it is good to ensure you are getting enough vitamin D throughout the year.

The First Thing a Dietitian Looks at on a Nutrition Label to See If a Food Is Healthy - TODAY.com

The First Thing a Dietitian Looks at on a Nutrition Label to See If a Food Is Healthy - TODAY.com

Trying to find food that’s delicious and good for you can be a challenge, especially if you’re not sure what to look for on a nutrition label.

Sweeteners may slow down growth of gut bacteria - The Hill

Sweeteners may slow down growth of gut bacteria - The Hill

Researchers found that two very important gut bacteria were directly impacted by one particular sweetener.

This GLP-1 retreat changed how I think about weight loss - USA Today

This GLP-1 retreat changed how I think about weight loss - USA Today

There’s a lot to consider before starting or stopping a GLP-1 medication. This wellness retreat lays it all on the table.

Strokes Are More Common During This Time Of Day — Here's Why - HuffPost

Strokes Are More Common During This Time Of Day — Here's Why - HuffPost

Plus, doctors share important stroke prevention advice.

Boy, 13, one of Scotland's first to undergo innovative brain surgery - BBC

Boy, 13, one of Scotland's first to undergo innovative brain surgery - BBC

Toby Peart, 13, from Strathpeffer in the Highlands, was operated on by surgeons who were aided by "exceptional" 3D imaging technology.

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak - NPR

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak - NPR

Congo's health ministry said the deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest totals.

Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Scientists restore two hours of sleep without clearing brain plaques - ScienceDaily

Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Scientists restore two hours of sleep without clearing brain plaques - ScienceDaily

Researchers have uncovered a surprising culprit behind sleep loss in Alzheimer’s disease: the brain’s own immune cells. In mice with amyloid plaques, overactive microglia triggered inflammation that kept the brain from getting enough deep, restorative sleep. …