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Scientists at New York University have announced that regular use of the internet reduces the risk of dementia among older adults. According to the…
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A person in Charlotte County, Florida, was recently sickened by a single-celled organism that can cause a rare, "brain-eating infection," p…
Dr. Olga Korapliova, a Russian nutrition expert, announced that ginger contributes to the acceleration of low blood sugar levels, and bay leaves bene…
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After a breakup, you might think you're doing fine until you drive past that one street corner, or bump into a mutual friend, or hear a particu…
We know consuming too much salt raises blood pressure, which in turn can lead to cardiovascular problems. A new study has now quantified this relatio…