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Give cryotherapy the cold shoulder
You might have heard some buzz about a trendy new spa treatment called
whole-body cryotherapy. But according a recent FDA report, there's little evidence for
wide-ranging claims that it helps with issues such as weight loss, depression
and chronic pain. And the risks are simply too high. Read more |
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Obesity: The man-killer
Being overweight or obese dramatically raises the risk of early death, especially for men, according to a new study. As many as 1 in 5 premature deaths in North America could be prevented if men and women got their weight down to healthy levels. Read more |
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A heartfelt warning about risky medications
People with heart failure take an average of 6 medications every day.
But the American Heart Association (AHA) is warning that some drugs can make
heart failure worse—or even cause it. Find out what medications are on the AHA list. Read more |
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The top 10 list for stroke risk
You might know that high blood pressure, a smoking habit, a poor diet and obesity could raise your stroke risk. But what about the other 6 factors? Check out your stroke smarts and learn more about how to protect your health. Read more |
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