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Cutting and self-harm: Why it happens and what to do

WebIn addition to experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, teens who cut themselves may be more apt to use drugs or alcohol. A 2022 …

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WebSeasonal allergies and your brain. Published May 22, 2023. Allergies affect millions of people, causing sneezing, itchy eyes, and other symptoms — and allergy …

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WebPublished May 1, 2023. Hospital at home provides care in a person's home for common conditions such as heart failure. Health care …

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Health Information and Medical Information

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Building a plan for healthy eating

WebA quarter of the plate should be filled with whole grains—not just any grain. Whole and intact grains, such as barley, quinoa, oats, and brown rice, are good choices. …

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The FDA relaxes restrictions on blood donation

WebNew rules revisit limits on blood donations by gay and bisexual men. May 19, 2023. By Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health …

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All Shoulder Pain Articles Page 1

WebUpdated February 14, 2017. Shoulder pain appears to be associated with risk factors for heart disease. Researchers found that people with the most heart disease risk …

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WebNew pediatric guidelines on obesity in children and teens. Published January 24, 2023. Rates of obesity in children have more than tripled in the past six decades, and …

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Sowing the seeds of better health

WebHope Ricciotti, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch. Katherine Rosa copes with winter's gloom by meticulously planning her summer flower garden, …

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Learning how to meditate

WebChoose a time. If you're most focused in the morning, meditate when you first wake up. If you find that you need to relax before bed, carve out a few minutes to still …

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From Normal Lung Function to COPD: what causes COPD

WebCOPD develops gradually over many years, as the airways become narrowed, and the lungs lose their ability to expand and contract effectively when you …

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Cholesterol Healthbeat

WebIn each issue you’ll get: Trusted advice from the doctors at Harvard Medical School. Tips for living a healthy lifestyle. Information on foods to lower your cancer risk. Exercises to …

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Healthy lifestyle: 5 keys to a longer life

WebThe population health benefits of a healthy lifestyle: Life expectancy increased and onset of disability delayed. Health Affairs, August 2017. The combined …

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Is plastic a threat to your health

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Always worried about your health

WebHealth anxiety is a condition that causes healthy people to worry that they are sick — even when they have no symptoms, or minor symptoms like a scratchy …

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Blue light has a dark side

WebThe effect blue light has on your sleep and more. Although it is environmentally friendly, blue light can affect your sleep and potentially cause disease. Until the advent of artificial lighting, the sun was the …

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Is our healthcare system broken

WebHealth insurers may discourage care to hold down costs. Many health insurance companies restrict expensive medications, tests, and other services by …

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Understanding the stress response

WebThe stress response begins in the brain (see illustration). When someone confronts an oncoming car or other danger, the eyes or ears (or both) send the …

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The right plant-based diet for you

Weban overall plant-based diet that emphasized consumption of all healthy plant foods while reducing intake of all animal foods, like dairy (skim, low-fat, and whole milk; cream, ice cream, yogurt, and cheese), …

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Foods that fight inflammation

WebAnti-inflammatory foods. An anti-inflammatory diet should include these foods: tomatoes. olive oil. green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and collards. …

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The sweet danger of sugar

WebOver the course of the 15-year study, people who got 17% to 21% of their calories from added sugar had a 38% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease …

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How much water should you drink

WebThe daily four-to-six cup rule is for generally healthy people. It's possible to take in too much water if you have certain health conditions, such as thyroid disease or kidney, liver, or heart problems; or if you're …

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How to boost your immune system

WebWith this Special Health Report, Living Better, Living Longer, you will learn the protective steps doctors recommend for keeping your mind and body fit for an active and rewarding life.You’ll get tips for diet and …

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