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Date: 2024/11/12 - 16:31

5 things everyone should know about menopause

In this episode of In Conversation, we look at some of the most important information everyone should have about perimenopause and menopause with our special guest, Dr. Kate Clancy, from the University of Illinois.

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Date: 2024/11/12 - 03:31

Adding 5 minutes of exercise daily may help lower blood pressure

A new study found that replacing sedentary time with five minutes of daily physical activity can help lower blood pressure and control hypertension.

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Date: 2024/11/09 - 04:00

Abortion Rights Expanded in 7 States, But Change Will Take Time

Voters in 7 out of 10 states, including several red states, approved measures to protect abortion rights during the 2024 presidential election.

Date: 2024/11/05 - 02:24

She Had a ‘Wake-Up Stroke’ at 39. Here’s Why She’s Sharing Video of the Event

New York City teacher Krista Figari had a wake-up stroke at the age of 39 and video of the event was captured by a nanny cam in her apartment. Here’s why she’s sharing it.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Where Harris and Trump Stand on 7 Key Healthcare Policy Issues

Drug prices, Obamacare, abortion, and Medicaid are among the healthcare issues Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have starkly different stances on during the 2024 presidential election.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How Olympian Caeleb Dressel’s Cat Rems and Dog Jane Help Him Through ‘Rough Days’

Olympic swimmer and nine-time gold medalist Caeleb Dressel shares how his dog Jane and cat Rems boost his overall health and help him through “bad practices” and “rough days.”

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

‘Food Noise’ Ruled Her Life for Years. Here’s How She Learned to Silence It

For years, Sophia Pena couldn't stop thinking about food, making it impossible for her to maintain a healthy weight. Then everything changed when she learned about "food noise" and how to stop it.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Reducing daily sitting time by 40 minutes may help prevent worsening back pain

Reducing sedentary time by as little as 40 minutes a day and increasing physical activity by 20 minutes may help prevent back pain from worsening, a new study finds.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Mitochondria may trigger Crohn's disease by disrupting the gut microbiome

A new study explores the role of dysfunctioning mitochondria and a disrupted gut microbiome as a possible trigger of Crohn's disease.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Aerobic exercise may prevent ‘brain fog’ after chemotherapy for breast cancer

Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, who also began an aerobic exercise program at the same time, reported significant improvements in both cognitive function and quality of life.