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No matter how diligent you may be about meal prepping, planning and portion control, the urge for an afternoon snack can derail your entire weight loss program if you reach for the first salty or sugary treat in sight.  Working from home can have its advantages, but it can also provide easy access to the fridge and pantry for grazing …

Adopting eight lifestyle changes, such as eating well and getting a good night’s sleep, could add more than 20 years to your life, research suggests. The study found that people were likely to live longer when they made only minor changes, even if they delayed embracing the healthier habits until middle age. “Our research findings suggest that adopting a healthy …

The Food and Drug Administration, in a surprise move, has decided not to approve an epinephrine nasal spray that would have been the first needle-free alternative to epinephrine autoinjectors, including EpiPens.  The agency told drugmaker ARS Pharmaceuticals that it needed to conduct another study on the drug, called Neffy, to support approval, the company said in a statement late Tuesday …

We know that crash diets with super restrictive calorie intake don’t work – even the research shows it – but trying to lose weight safely can be tough. Even if you are following the tried-and-true advice of eating moderately portioned nutrient-rich foods, it can feel like a slow-going process. Countless attempts at overhauling your diet may have left you feeling …

As prevention and education specialists, dental hygienists have an important role in helping future parents prepare to conceive a baby. Growing a healthy baby starts well before conception! For most patients, brushing and maintaining a healthy mouth is the extent of their focus; they don’t realize the risk that oral diseases can pose to fetal development. But there’s much more …

Researchers have found that treating Special Operations Forces veterans with two psychedelics improved their mental health symptoms and, unexpectedly, their cognitive functioning. The findings underscore the benefits of psychedelic therapy, especially for those with complicated trauma histories. Special Operations Forces (SOF) are some of the US’ most elite military members, possessing outstanding physical and psychological resilience. Because of their expertise, …

KEY POINTS Use of Ayurvedic medications is relatively common; these medications may be contaminated with lead and other heavy metals. Clinicians should consider lead toxicity in patients with microcytic anemia of unknown cause, particularly if basophilic stippling is present, or in patients with abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, new or worsening cognitive impairment and a suspicious exposure history. An elevated lead …

This nutritious fruit offers multiple health benefits. Apples may lower your chance of developing cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Research says apples may also help you lose weight while improving your gut and brain health. Apples are the most widely consumed fruit globally. From sweet red varieties, like Red Delicious, Fuji, or Gala, to tangy green ones, like Granny Smith …