Standing desks may not be a boon for health after all

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A top nutrition scientist had a stroke at 53. He did two things to lower his blood pressure — and cutting out salt wasn't one of them.

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Nutrition scientist Tim Spector changed his diet to lower his blood pressure after a stroke.

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Diet soda fans, look out for this ingredient — it may increase your risk of blood clots and heart problems, scientists say

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The health impacts of soda.

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The case for HIIT: Why short, intense workouts are so good for your fitness and longevity

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Research suggests that short, intense bursts of exercise like taking the stairs can have long-term health benefits.

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Sharon Stone says she lost $18 million of savings when people took advantage of her after she suffered a stroke in 2001

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Sharon Stone says people took advantage of her after she suffered a stroke.

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Seeing Too Much Light at Night May Raise Your Stroke Risk

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Too much light at night may be bad for our brains, research out this week suggests. In a population of city residents in China, researchers found a link between increased exposure to artificial outdoor light at night and a greater risk of stroke. Unsurprisingly, they also found that more exposure to air pollution was…

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Our Brains Are in Trouble: Nearly Half the World Living with Neurological Illness

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Our brains are in rougher shape than we might think. New research from the World Health Organization and others estimates that nearly half of people globally are living with neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, or epilepsy, just to name a few. Collectively, these neurological problems are now…

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Sen. John Fetterman claims people on the left are hoping for his death: 'Rooting for another blood clot'

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Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania at the Capitol on November 28, 2023.
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania at the Capitol on November 28, 2023.

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A paralyzed woman couldn't speak for more than 20 years. With AI, now she can — just by thinking.

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The MRI of a 30-year-old patient with Dystonia, treated by a high frequency deep brain stimulation by implantation of electrodes at the level of the internal palladium. The MRI scan does not belong to Johnson.

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New study says 800,000 Americans die or are disabled by misdiagnoses each year — but there are 3 simple questions to ask to lower your risk

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Doctor's misdiagnoses can be seriously harmful to their patients.

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