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CDC recommends seniors get another COVID-19 vaccine shot
An expert panel on Wednesday recommended seniors 65 years of age and older receive an additional shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo…
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Sinusitis often misdiagnosed as allergies, study suggests
Knowing that you have chronic sinusitis might result in treatments that resolve symptoms, even if you've taken allergy meds for years. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Yoga may boost brain health in women at risk for Alzheimer’s
The study can't prove that yoga will slow or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, but it did seem to reverse some forms of neurological decline, researchers said. Photo by Adobe…
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Mindfulness, talk therapy may improve mood, sleep issues in menopause
Women in menopause experienced statistically significant improvements in anxiety and depression following mindfulness therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, a new study found.…
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Risk of heart attack, stroke rises with more frequent use of marijuana
Both daily and non-daily marijuana users had an increased risk of heart attack and stroke compared to non-users, researchers reported. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Live music stimulates brain more than recorded songs
The experience of attending a live concert cannot be replicated by listening to recorded music at home, researchers concluded. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Live…
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Pesticides, herbicides linked to higher risk of Parkinson’s disease
People exposed to pesticides and herbicides are 25% to 36% more likely to develop Parkinson's, according to a new study. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Pesticides…
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Excess fat around pancreas linked to higher risk for Alzheimer’s
Researchers found that excess fat buildup in and around the pancreas was related to worsening brain volumes and cognitive function. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Living near fast-food outlets, bars may increase risk of heart failure
Folks who lived within a 15-minute walk of 11 or more eateries had a 16% greater risk of heart failure than those with no such restaurants or bars near their homes, a new study…
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Health and Human Services competition promotes breastfeeding initiatives
According to Health and Human Services officials and health experts, breastfeeding reduces the risk of diabetes, obesity, asthma and sudden infant death syndrome. File Photo by Ben…
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