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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 - 15:32

5 Changes to Medicare in 2025 Will Affect Part D Coverage, Drug Costs

Some major changes to Medicare Plan D in 2025 include an annual $2,000 out-of-pocket cap on drugs spending and a payment plan that allows enrollees to pay for their drugs in capped monthly installments.

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Date: 2024/11/11 - 16:00

Exercise during 2 specific times may help further reduce colorectal cancer risk

To reduce colorectal cancer risk, being active in both the early morning and evening might provide greater benefits than overall activity, a new study indicates.

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Date: 2024/11/11 - 14:32

Diabetes, Kidney Disease Could Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk up to 28 Years Earlier

New research indicates that people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease up to 28 years earlier than people without the disease.

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Date: 2024/11/09 - 15:00

Classic and green Mediterranean diets may help slow brain aging

The Mediterranean diet, and in particular the Green Mediterranean diet, may promote better blood sugar management and a younger brain age, a new trial suggests.

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Date: 2024/11/08 - 01:31

Daytime sleepiness may be a sign of higher dementia risk

Excessive daytime sleepiness could be an early sign of a pre-dementia condition called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), a study suggests.

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Date: 2024/11/06 - 18:31

Can a combo of “active” therapies help lower dementia risk?

A combination of two “active” therapies may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, especially those with a type of severe depression and a genetic risk of Alzheimer's, a study indicates.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Why People on TikTok Are Claiming Mucinex Helped Them Get Pregnant

People are flooding social media with Mucinex fertility success stories, sharing why they believe taking the over-the-counter cough medicine helped them get pregnant. Does it work?

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Certain Arm Positions During Blood Pressure Checks May Lead to Inaccurate Results

New research shows that different arm positions can produce different blood pressure readings. Blood pressure readings taken when an arm is resting on a hard surface are slightly lower than when the arm is resting in a person's lap or hanging by their side.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Most Millennials, GenZers Get Health Information From Social Media, Survey Reveals

A Healthline survey found that most millennials and GenZers obtain their health information from social media. It also revealed critical gaps in preventive care screenings.