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8 factors that can raise your heart disease risk
By Nina Agrawal Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in America, and it has been for more than 100 years, despite major...

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Nov 20, 20245 min read
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What does it mean to be immunocompromised?
By Knvul Sheikh A growing number of American adults have weakened immune systems, which can leave them vulnerable to severe illnesses....

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Nov 13, 20245 min read
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Why sitting all day may shorten your life
By Jen Murphy We’ve all heard that sitting too long is bad for you. We’re not evolved to do it, it can undermine our exercise gains, it...

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Nov 12, 20244 min read
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When dementia changes a loved one’s personality
By Louisa Kamps Susan Hirsch was visiting her father in the hospital where he was recuperating after a fall and was shocked to find him —...

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Nov 4, 20245 min read
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How to start strength training at the gym
By Alyssa Ages The first time I approached the weight room at my local gym, over a decade ago, I froze with fear in the doorway. The maze...

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Nov 1, 20244 min read
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Why controlling blood sugar is crucial for your health
By Nina Agrawal More than 1 in 3 adults in the United States has prediabetes, higher-than-normal blood sugar levels that can lead to...

The San Juan Daily Star
Oct 30, 20245 min read
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How back-to-back hurricanes harm mental health
By Emily Schmall As Hurricane Milton battered Florida’s Gulf Coast this month, Chloe Ottani followed the news with horror from her...

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Oct 25, 20243 min read
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What, exactly, is ‘moderate drinking’?
By Dana G. Smith Over the past several years, there has been a rise in alcohol-related deaths and a steady wave of news about the health...

The San Juan Daily Star
Oct 21, 20244 min read
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