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Court ruling curbs unfounded claims for memory supplement
Health benefits of ginger and simple ways to incorporate this zesty root into your diet
Effective tips for reducing eye strain
Do you spend most of your day sitting? These hip flexor stretches are for you
No-cost, low-cost, and bigger splurges for climate-conscious gifts
What can cause blood in stool?
Sundowning: What to know if your loved one with dementia experiences late-day symptoms
An action plan to fight unhealthy inflammation
How to treat spider bites and when you need to see your doctor
Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
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