One Common Heart Risk… Many Different Consequences
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Relentless, searing pain that seems to radiate from behind your eyes… waves of nausea and vomiting… an inability to tolerate even the smallest sound or sliver of light. There’s absolutely no mistaking the signs of a migraine. And if you’ve ever...Going Gluten Free May Help
FOR 20 YEARS, Maurie Ange of El Cerrito suffered from chronic belly aches. A decade ago, she was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and told to exercise more and increase her fiber intake. But the pain, bloating and digestive issues continued into her 60s....Sleep Better and Stress Less
Simple Steps to Sleep Better and Stress Less Lifestyle expert Lissa Coffey and Dr. Douglas MacKay offer a few simple tips to sleep better, stress less and live healthy, especially during these worrisome economic times: 1. Sleep soundly. Commit to getting seven to...Salads Need Not Be Boring
Spring and summer are salad season. Here are some tips to make tasty salads that are also still figure friendly.