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The Best Things You Can Do for Your Heart
There is no single way to keep your heart healthy. Many different factors can affect your heart health — from diet and exercise to sleep and stress.
A Brainy Reason for Older People to Work Out
Aging brings many changes, but you don't have to take them sitting down. In fact, you probably shouldn't.
FDA Warns Against Diet Pill
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Botanical Slimming, a product promoted for weight loss. This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments.
Herb Viagra May Contain Hidden Ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Herb Viagra, a product promoted for sexual enhancement. This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments.
Weight Loss Supplement Contained Hidden Ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Lean Body Extreme, a product promoted and sold for weight loss on various websites and in retail stores.
High Spirits, Low Stress Might Lift up Heart
Depression and stress can damage heart health. Put both conditions together, and it may cause a double-whammy that amplifies heart risks.
Menopause Rx: The Heart of the Matter
The use of hormones during menopause was once thought to protect against heart disease, but that may not be the case.
In Fitness and in Health: Healthy Spouse, Healthy You
If you want your spouse to get in better shape, try lacing up your own shoes and heading to the gym. Your husband or wife may be quick to follow.
FDA Approves Rx for Neuroblastoma
On March 10, 2015, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration approved dinutuximab (Unituxin, United Therapeutics Corporation), in combination with granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), interleukin-2 (IL-2), and 13-cis-retinoic acid (RA), for the treatment of pediatric patients with high-risk neuroblastoma who achieve at least a partial response to prior first-line multiagent, multimodality therapy.
For Your Heart’s Sake, Get out of Your Chair
Sitting may feel nice, especially after a long day. Too much of it, however, isn't doing your heart health any favors.