How patients say they feel may be a good indicator of their general health.
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Should You Take a Vitamin? Do You Know What a Vitamin Is?
There are 13 vitamins that are essential for good health, but there is no real consensus on what they actually do and exactly how much of them we truly need.
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Ask Well: Should I Take a Potassium Supplement?
Many Americans fall short on potassium because we don’t eat nearly enough fruits and vegetables, and supplements contain so little of the mineral that they are not really helpful.
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I Don’t Drink Coffee. Should I Start?
Though coffee has been linked to a variety of health benefits, experts stop short of recommending it for everyone.
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Ask Well: Should You Filter Your Water?
Although municipal tap water is regulated and most utilities stay within legally mandated limits on certain contaminants, some of the limits may be too lenient, a research analyst says.
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Ask Well: How Often Should You Get Dental X-Rays?
Although X-rays expose people to radiation, the risk of dental X-rays is low and dropping, as manufacturing companies work to reduce dosage.
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Ask Well: How Many Miles a Week Should I Run?
The maximum benefits of running occur at quite low doses, a new study suggests.
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Why Parents Should Have the ‘Sex Talk’ With Their Children
The “sex talk” isn’t easy for parents, but new research suggests that adolescents who have talked to their parents about sex are more likely to use condoms and birth control.
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Well: Should Pregnant Women Eat More Tuna?
For years pregnant women have been warned about eating tuna due to worries about mercury exposure. But now a federal panel has reignited the debate about the benefits and risks of eating tuna and other seafood during pregnancy.
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Why Runners Should Embrace Cross-Training
Why Runners Should Embrace Cross-Training
Elliptical: Another motion similar to the running stride, the differences between machines can result in a feeling of a shortened stride. Ideally you'd like for the stride to feel natural; adjust the tension level and incline to tailor the workout to …
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Creating Life Balance To Achieve Success
Commit to a weekly exercise program. Your family, friends and co-workers will benefit from these changes, too. They'll appreciate your lower stress levels and renewed focus. To quote Mark Mahoney's experience, “small things make a big difference.”.
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Why You Shouldn't Measure Exercise Hours in Slices of Cheesecake
Most activity calorie calculators you can find online (or embedded in exercise machines) ask you to enter your weight at the very least, but even the ones that also ask for your gender, age, and height aren't perfect. The only accurate way to find out …
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