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Are Eggs Bad For You? No, Eggs Are Just Getting a Bum Rap

Posted by: | February 14th, 2013 | 0 comments

Egg white omelets and Egg Busters are popular ways to get around eating an egg, a real egg. Eggs are high in protein and low in carbs, which is great, but for years people have been told to stay away from them because they are high in cholesterol. Turns out, eggs are getting a bad rap. View Full Post

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Why People REALLY Go to the Doctor

Posted by: | February 13th, 2013 | 0 comments

Turns out, it’s not what you think. Chronic medical problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease do bring men and women to the doctor but not as often as other things. The most common reasons folks in the U.S. go to the doctor may surprise you, and skin is a huge player. View Full Post

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Does Dark Chocolate on Valentine’s Day Help Your Heart?

Posted by: | February 12th, 2013 | 0 comments

Heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are everywhere on Valentine's Day. The intriguing question, debated by scientists for decades: Does the candy inside help your heart? View Full Post

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A Hearing Aid Could Actually Counteract Dementia

Posted by: | February 5th, 2013 | 0 comments

“She/he can’t hear a word I say!” It drives family members crazy. Everyone knows someone with hearing loss and it is no joke. Two-thirds of adults over 70 have hearing loss and now we have concrete evidence that it may contribute to dementia. Older adults with hearing loss have a rate of cognitive decline up to 40% faster than the rate in those with normal hearing. And…it’s fixable. View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: Are You Taking Too Much Calcium?

Posted by: | February 1st, 2013 | 0 comments

Calcium helps promote healthy bones and regulates heart rate, muscle function and blood pressure. But taking more than the recommended amount ups a man’s risk of prostate cancer, and may be dangerous for women, too. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, reveals how much is too much and explains the safest way to get calcium. View Full Post

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