Ask women their health fears, and breast cancer often tops the list. But twice as many will eventually succumb to stroke. Each year, more women than men die of stroke. What’s more, strokes are the leading cause of preventable disability in the U.S.
Flaxseeds might sound a little like shape-shifting secret agents—but in fact, they’re key allies in your quest for better health. Here’s how products containing flaxseeds and their extracts can benefit your heart, brain, and more.
Chronic inflammation. It’s a common villain in a host of health problems—from heart disease, diabetes, and obesity to cancer and dementia. And although all inflammation isn’t bad—it’s our body’s natural response to infection or injury—it can damage healthy cells when the immune system misfires and begins to attack the body.
You may not realize that common over-the-counter medicines can cause side effects that can jeopardize your health and your ability to perform everyday activities.
Answer this one: West Nile virus belongs to a group of viruses known as flaviviruses. How are these viruses spread?
This video shows the steps for using an inhaler.
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