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What You Should Know about Buying an Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid

The arrival of OTC hearing aids makes these devices cheaper, but first-time buyers will need help navigating a large and confusing market. >

The Double Dividends of Exercise After Breast Cancer

Exercise helps women recovering from breast cancer overcome a sluggish "chemo brain." It also can rejuvenate cells, slowing their aging. >

An HPV Vaccine Bonus -- Safer Childbirth

The human papilloma virus vaccine not only helps prevent most cervical cancers, it appears to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications. >

More Medications, More Risks. If You’re Worried, Start a Deprescribing Discussion.

Many people add more and more prescriptions as the years go by. This can cause dangerous interactions and side effects. Talk to your doctor. >

Time to End the Time Change?

Should we end the spring switch to Daylight Savings Time permanently? Canada is looking into the repercussions of full-time Standard time. >

Why Some People Age Like Fine Wine

CD8 cells in the immune system appear to reflect how healthy one's old age will likely be. They could lead to a diagnostic test of aging. >

Your Body Knows When Food is Processed

Meals with the same calories, fat and carbs can affect metabolism and the brain differently, depending on how processed they are. >

Tai Chi and Mindfulness Ease Life After Cancer

Two programs help patients navigating the stressful and often debilitating aftermath of cancer treatment. >

Why You Want to Check Your Blood Pressure

Hypertension hides. It's symptom-less as it raises your risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia. Measure it and treat it if needed. >

Gut Inflammation, IBD and the Microbes Behind Dairy, Wheat and Gluten Intolerance

A bout of diarrhea can lead us to suspect certain foods are at fault. But research suggests inflammation in the gut is behind this reaction. >

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