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Sixteen things you should NEVER say to a person with dementia
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Sixteen things you should NEVER say to a person with dementia

By Luke Andrews Senior Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 10:31 EDT, 26 August 2024 | Updated: 10:31 EDT, 26 August 2024 More than 13million Americans will have dementia by 2050, estimates suggest — more than double the number today. The disease robs patients of their mental faculties, leaving them struggling to talk, express themselves and...

Is white rice bad for me? Can I make it lower glycemic index or healthier?
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Is white rice bad for me? Can I make it lower glycemic index or healthier?

August 26, 2024 by Emma Beckett, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRice is a culinary staple in Australia and around the world. It might seem like a given that brown rice is healthier than white and official public health resources often recommend brown rice instead of white as a “healthy swap.” But Australians definitely prefer...

Vegetarian Foods to Build Powerful Muscles
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Vegetarian Foods to Build Powerful Muscles

Vegetables – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay, free license One of the biggest myths surrounding the vegetarian diet is that it can’t help you get the protein needed to build muscles. Let this belief shatter as you picture some of the most muscular creatures on earth—they’re the elephants, bison, and water buffaloes, who mainly rely...

These 17 Medications May Cause Double Vision or Harm Your Eyes
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These 17 Medications May Cause Double Vision or Harm Your Eyes

Written by Nishika Reddy, MD | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPHUpdated on April 3, 2024 Key takeaways: Medications people take for certain health conditions can affect vision and eye health.Some medications can cause blurred vision, eye pain, redness, or double vision.If you develop eye symptoms from a medication, your healthcare professional may need to...

The #1 Thing to Avoid If You Have High Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians
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The #1 Thing to Avoid If You Have High Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians

If you have hypertension, your doctor may have recommended lifestyle changes to bring down your levels. Don’t overlook this very important one. By Barbie Cervoni, M.S., RD, CDN, CDE Published on August 25, 2024Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD If you know you have high blood pressure, you’re already ahead. Although high blood pressure...

How your morning oats could help you manage your weight
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How your morning oats could help you manage your weight

Posted August 21, 2024 Ozempic – known generically as semaglutide – has taken the weight-loss market by storm, promising to help people shed pounds quickly. Though many use the drug to reduce body weight, it is mostly prescribed for treating type 2 diabetes in adults and carries a high price without insurance coverage. But what...

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Why Do My Feet Smell So Bad? How to Get Rid of Stinky Feet

Written by Jennifer Sample, MD | Reviewed by Christine Giordano, MDUpdated on June 25, 2024 Key takeaways: Sweaty feet create a warm, moist environment that’s perfect for bacteria and fungi growth. Certain bacteria produce an odor, causing stinky feet.You may be more prone to developing stinky feet in warm weather, if you wear tight shoes,...

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Nearly 60% of baby foods in the U.S. don’t meet nutritional guidelines, study says

Children’s Health August 22, 20245:49 AM ETBy Ayana Archie This March 11, 2015, photo shows the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters building in Geneva, Switzerland. A new study says Nearly 60% of food products made for toddlers and babies did not meet nutrition standards set by the WHO. Raphael Satter/APNearly 60% of food products made...

Can You Take Medications After Their Expiration Date?
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Can You Take Medications After Their Expiration Date?

Written by Christina Aungst, PharmD | Reviewed by Amy B. Gragnolati, PharmD, BCPSUpdated on November 1, 2022 Key takeaways: Manufacturers set medication expiration dates. But they don’t always mean that the medication stops working after that date. Some medications, though, can be harmful if taken after their expiration date.Storing your medications according to the instructions...