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Inoculate Yourself Against Phony Flu Products
Posted on September 25, 2018 - “Should I get my flu shot or take these herbs instead?” Here comes flu season—and the latest pitches from companies trying to sell us ineffectual and even dangerous products claiming to prevent or treat the flu. To learn about red flags to look out for, read “Inoculate Yourself Against Phony Flu Products.”
The Link Between Sugar and Heart Disease
Posted on September 20, 2018 - UC Berkeley experts take a look at recent studies about the relationship between sugar consumption and heart disease. Spoiler alert: the sweet stuff is bad for cardiac health in a number of different ways.
Thinking About Pain
Posted on September 18, 2018 - People who are living with chronic pain can feel discounted and insulted when someone says “It’s all in your head.” But studies show that the way we think about pain can make a real difference in how we perceive it, and how it affects our lives.
Too much of a good thing?
Posted on September 13, 2018 - Can you have too much “good cholesterol”? A recent study published by the European Society of Cardiology says the protective nature of HDL is more complicated than once thought.
Balance Problems Raise the Risk of Falls
Posted on September 11, 2018 - September is Falls Prevention Month. Falling is a big senior health issue! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 25 percent of older adults will fall this year, and many will suffer brain damage, a hip fracture or other broken bone—injuries that can be fatal, or so serious that a senior never recovers their independence.
