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Some Depressions May Have Physical Roots

Depression that isn't relieved by antidepressants may be more physical than mental, the result of autoimmune and nervous system imbalances. >

The MIND Diet Adds Healthy Years to the Brain

It's a combination of a Mediterranean diet and the anti-hypertensive DASH diet and can slow signs of cellular aging in the brain. >

Sitting is Not All Bad, but Watch Out, Couch Potatoes

Reading a book or watching online instruction engages the mind in a way that passive viewing doesn't and makes a difference to your brain. >

A Look at the Industries Contributing to the Rise in Chronic Diseases

We tend to blame individuals for the unhealthy food choices they make, but what about industries’ marketing efforts promoting those choices? >

Taking Early Menopause to Heart

Women who go through menopause before 40 have an increased risk of heart disease. Here's what's good to do if this happens to you. >

The Disappearing Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs

The weight-loss and heart benefits of GLP-1 RA drugs like Ozempic build over time. They also fade if the medication is stopped. >

A High-Fat Diet Accelerates the Growth of Cancer Cells

Using a 3-dimensional model, researchers found that a high-fat diet accelerated how triple-negative breast cancer cells behave in the body. >

Taking Antibiotics Can Change Your Microbiome for Years

Antibiotics help your body fight infection, but they also can throw off your gastrointestinal track. Some drugs are worse than others. >

Fermented Foods Do More Than Help the Gut

The live microbes in fermented foods like yogurt or kimchi appear to improve cholesterol, insulin control and even reduce your waistline. >

Opioids Are Not as Effective as You Think

The drugs often prescribed for acute pain only provide pain relief for a short time and can lead to nausea, tolerance and overdose. >

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