1. Understanding Hemp and Its Benefits The Basics of Hemp So, let's start with the basics—what exactly is hemp? Hemp is a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for industrial…
Golf Is Healthy Exercise for Seniors, Study Confirms
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Sudden Chest Pain: What Is Angina Pectoris?
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 -- That feeling of crushing pain in your chest can be a medical emergency, but it can also be angina pectoris, or “stable angina” — a symptom…
Hispanic, Black Americans on Dialysis Face Higher Risks…
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Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Odds for Long COVID in…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 -- People who get COVID-19 are at risk for long-term health consequences, but a healthy lifestyle may protect against long COVID, a new study suggests. Women who…
AHA News: Improving Heart Health at Midlife and…
By American Heart Association News>TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Good heart health promotes better brain health and can help reduce the risk for stroke and dementia. But is it ever too…
Vitamin D Could Be Weapon Against Type 2…
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More Than 400 Snacks, Sandwiches Recalled Over Listeria…
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Advent of Electric Cars Is Already Improving Health
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 -- Electric cars are still in the minority on America's roads, yet researchers are already seeing health benefits from reduced tailpipe pollution. In a new California study,…