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Using a potassium-based substitute for part of the regular salt in a diet may help lower blood pressure, but a large U.S. survey indicates that only a small share of adults…
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Taking more vitamin D does not automatically lead to better brain function. In a study of women in midlife and older age, a moderate daily dose was tied to gains on some memory…
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New research suggests that taking one type of vitamin D may unexpectedly reduce blood levels of another. A review of studies found that vitamin D2 supplements were linked with…
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The lower figure in a blood pressure reading is often overlooked compared with the top number, but it reveals important information about the pressure inside the arteries between…
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High blood pressure and a slow heartbeat can appear together, even though the two readings may seem contradictory. The key is understanding that they measure different things.
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A clinical-trial analysis suggests that keeping systolic blood pressure below 130 may reduce the chance of major cardiovascular problems in adults older than 60. The results add…
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Metformin is widely used to treat type 2 diabetes, but researchers say its effects may reach beyond blood sugar control. Studies have explored possible links to weight, heart…
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Do you live in a condominium, co-op, or homeowners association community and have questions about what the association can or cannot do? Ryan Poliakoff, a Boca Raton attorney and…
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Medicare does cover therapeutic shoes for some people with diabetes, but many denied claims fail for the same reason: the paperwork is incomplete, not the shoes.
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Medicare’s diabetic shoe benefit can sound like welcome relief, but diabetes by itself is not enough to get a pair covered.
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Cristian Barcenas is preparing to eliminate date nights, food delivery, and Starbucks from his budget.
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The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in the U.S. was 7.32% as of late October. High borrowing costs continue to frustrate homebuyers, but plenty of homeowners are in a very…
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