Be Healthy

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What to Do When Your Memory Starts to Fade

Why dementia is more than just forgetfulness, signs to watch for and ways to train your brain to prevent future memory problems.

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Could Concussions Increase Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease?

Researchers are turning their attention to the link between repeated head trauma, memory loss and behavioral changes.

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Your Weight & Metabolic Syndrome

How this medical condition affects your weight-loss efforts. (Surprise, sugar plays a big role!)

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Kidney Stones: What’s Your Risk?

Both men and women are at equal risk for developing kidney stones, but other factors can up your odds.

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A Breakdown of BRCA: The Breast Cancer Gene

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Common Questions About Melasma – What Causes This Condition & Is There a Cure?

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What is Gout? Dethroning the "King" of Arthritic Disease

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Examining All Angles of the Female Athlete Triad

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Diving into Diverticulitis: What Causes This Condition & How to Heal Your Gut

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Honey, I Shrunk! How Aging Affects Our Bones, Joints & Muscles

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Music, Food May Hold Key to Memory Recall in Dementia Patients

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What Does the Appendix Do & Other Questions About the Body’s Mystery Organ