If you walk into your doctor’s office and your blood pressure is high, chances are you’ll be told to eat less salt. And if your reading is higher than 130/80, it’s likely you’ll be prescribed a blood pressure drug.
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Decoding the Little Stickers on Fruits and Vegetables
Those little stickers on produce can be annoying. Sometimes they are hard to remove. Or when you take them off, part of the peel comes off with them.
But the decals actually contain important information. They tell you how the produce was grown. But you have to know how to decipher the numbers.
… Read MoreTop 10 Superfoods for People Over 50
Eating healthy is important at any age. But it’s particularly crucial as we reach middle age and beyond.
Increased risk of serious illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease comes with advancing years. But the right diet is one of the best ways to prevent illness as you get older, while helping you look and feel good.
… Read MoreHigh-Intensity Exercise Benefits Reach the Cellular Level
We’ve told you for years that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts are better for your heart than long hours of traditional cardio exercise like jogging.
Now a new study shows that the benefits of HIIT reach the cellular level. They strengthen a crucial cell structure that provides energy to your entire body.
… Read MoreNew Flu Drug: Don’t Believe the Hype
Just in time for the flu season, amid much fanfare, the FDA has approved a new drug to treat the flu. It’s called Xofluza.
The drug maker Genentech says it’s better than Tamiflu, the only other flu drug on the market. That’s because you need just one or two pills. Tamiflu must be taken twice a day for five days.1
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