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Forget 10,000 Steps — Walking 3,000 Steps A Day Can Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease - HuffPost

Forget 10,000 Steps — Walking 3,000 Steps A Day Can Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease - HuffPost

A study suggests that a surprisingly modest daily walking goal could make a difference for your brain as you age.

Meet the adorable cougar kittens joining the Wildlife Science Center - Star Tribune

Meet the adorable cougar kittens joining the Wildlife Science Center - Star Tribune

The center in Stacy, Minn., has welcomed three new cougar kittens.

Here’s what to expect if you’re taking a month off from drinking - The Washington Post

Here’s what to expect if you’re taking a month off from drinking - The Washington Post

Pausing drinking, even for just a few weeks, can have noticeable health benefits. Experts explain what you can expect if you’re trying Sober October or Dry January.

She went to the ER for food poisoning. She was given 6 months to live - USA Today

She went to the ER for food poisoning. She was given 6 months to live - USA Today

Nicole Leon was sure she had food poisoning when she went to the emergency room. Instead, she was given a cancer diagnosis and six months to live.

How you drink your tea could determine whether you gain or lose heart health benefits - CNN

How you drink your tea could determine whether you gain or lose heart health benefits - CNN

The way you prepare and drink your tea could influence your cardiovascular health, according to a new study.

Body clock disruptions contribute to one in four cases of depression, suggests large study - Nature

Body clock disruptions contribute to one in four cases of depression, suggests large study - Nature

Evidence grows for ‘circadian depression’, but more evidence is needed to change diagnosis and treatment guidelines.

Geese, ducks found dead in pond; police issue public health notice - WYFF

Geese, ducks found dead in pond; police issue public health notice - WYFF

A public health notice has been issued in a park in North Charleston, South Carolina, after ducks and geese were found dead in a pond.

How a photo of a person’s face could help predict whether they’ll survive cancer treatment - CNN

How a photo of a person’s face could help predict whether they’ll survive cancer treatment - CNN

A simple selfie could hold surprising clues to your overall health and longevity, especially among people with cancer.

Lawsuit: Portland nail salon gave a customer herpes for second time in two years - KCBY

Lawsuit: Portland nail salon gave a customer herpes for second time in two years - KCBY

An employee failed to wear gloves while giving a customer a set of acrylic nails, and the customer got herpes, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in Multnomah