How to eat right and save money at the same time
Jul 8, 2021
How do you eat healthy on a budget? Follow advice from these experts.
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Fit and 41, she thought nothing of her family history – until her heart attack
Jul 7, 2021
Nicole Lazowski figured that not smoking, eating well and staying in shape was enough to stop heart disease. Doctors said her healthy lifestyle wasn't enough to avoid a heart attack, but it probably saved her.
Smoking harms the brain, raises dementia risk – but not if you quit
Jul 6, 2021
People who smoke are at much higher risk for a wide range of brain health problems, including dementia. But quitting can level the field.
Diagnosed with preeclampsia late in pregnancy, she had a stroke 5 days after giving birth
Jul 1, 2021
Andrea Engfer developed preeclampsia late in pregnancy, leading to an early birth of her daughter, Emma. Less than a week later, Andrea had a stroke.
Watermelon is a summertime staple. But what's hidden behind the sweetness?
Jul 1, 2021
Lycopene and citrulline are just two of the nutrients that make watermelon a healthy summertime treat.
Women with heart failure from breast cancer treatment may fare better than previously thought
Jun 30, 2021
The outcomes for women who develop heart failure from breast cancer treatment appear to be better than those with heart failure from other causes, new research shows.
Farming takes root in Seattle-area food desert
Jun 30, 2021
A food desert in Washington state is being transformed by the nonprofit Living Well Kent, with the help of immigrant farmers, one vegetable at a time.
Embraceable, healthy news: Hugging is back
Jun 29, 2021
The success of the COVID-19 vaccine has allowed us to hug again, and experts say that's a healthy development.
High insurance deductibles may stop people from seeking emergency care for chest pain
Jun 28, 2021
People with high-deductible health plans are less likely than those with low deductibles to head to the emergency room for chest pain, new research shows.
Doctor thought high blood pressure was his only problem – then he had a heart attack
Jun 28, 2021
When Dr. David Watlington learned he had high blood pressure, he took medicine and changed his diet. He made progress quickly, yet not in time to prevent a heart attack.
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