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WebPublished May 1, 2023. Hospital at home provides care in a person's home for common conditions such as heart failure. Health care …

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WebPublished March 1, 2023. COVID-19 can damage the brain in many ways. Initially, it can cause brain inflammation that causes confusion, difficulty concentrating, and memory problems. COVID also can cause …

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Cutting and self-harm: Why it happens and what to do

WebIn addition to experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, teens who cut themselves may be more apt to use drugs or alcohol. A 2022 …

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Building a plan for healthy eating

WebA quarter of the plate should be filled with whole grains—not just any grain. Whole and intact grains, such as barley, quinoa, oats, and brown rice, are good choices. …

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How to boost your immune system

WebWith this Special Health Report, Living Better, Living Longer, you will learn the protective steps doctors recommend for keeping your mind and body fit for an active and rewarding life.You’ll get tips for diet and …

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Harvard Health Blog

WebPublished April 21, 2023. Ovarian cancer, which claims about 13,000 lives each year, is hard to detect in early stages. Recent guidance from professional groups recommends removing fallopian tubes to help …

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5 Medically-Approved Gout Treatments

WebFor sudden episodes of gout symptoms, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) guidelines recommend remedies that have been shown to help …

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6 Strategies for Living with Gout

WebOther lifestyle changes to help manage and prevent gout. Adopting healthy self-management strategies that focus on a healthy diet, physical activity, and achieving …

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Healthy lifestyle: 5 keys to a longer life

WebThe population health benefits of a healthy lifestyle: Life expectancy increased and onset of disability delayed. Health Affairs, August 2017. The combined …

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3 easy ways to eat a healthier diet

WebThis week-by-week plan, The Harvard Medical School 6-Week Plan for Healthy Eating, will help you transform your eating habits into a program of nutritious and …

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Understanding the stress response

WebThe stress response begins in the brain (see illustration). When someone confronts an oncoming car or other danger, the eyes or ears (or both) send the …

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Harvard Health Ad Watch: An IV treatment for thyroid eye disease

Web1 day ago · If thyroid eye disease is mild, moisturizing eye drops, eye shades or patches, or dark sunglasses may be sufficient. If thyroid eye disease is moderate to severe, options …

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Top ways to reduce daily stress

WebStretch your muscles. Your muscles tense up under stress. Relieve that tension by stretching. "While sitting or standing, inhale, raise your arms overhead, lace …

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The right plant-based diet for you

Weban overall plant-based diet that emphasized consumption of all healthy plant foods while reducing intake of all animal foods, like dairy (skim, low-fat, and whole milk; cream, ice cream, yogurt, and cheese), …

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Does COVID-19 damage the brain

WebWe now know that, unfortunately, COVID can damage the brain in many ways. When people first become sick from the virus, they may develop encephalitis — …

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9 ways to relieve acid reflux without medication

Web7. Lose weight if it's advised. Increased weight spreads the muscular structure that supports the lower esophageal sphincter, decreasing the pressure that …

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All Child & Teen Health Articles Page 1

WebNew pediatric guidelines on obesity in children and teens. Published January 24, 2023. Rates of obesity in children have more than tripled in the past six decades, and …

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Foods that fight inflammation

WebAnti-inflammatory foods. An anti-inflammatory diet should include these foods: tomatoes. olive oil. green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and collards. …

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WebHarvard Medical School has created a large department dedicated to developing and teaching young scientists about the emerging field of computational …

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How much water should I drink a day

WebThe daily four-to-six cup rule is for generally healthy people. It's possible to take in too much water if you have certain health conditions, such as thyroid disease or kidney, liver, or heart problems; or if you're …

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Is our healthcare system broken

WebHealth insurers may discourage care to hold down costs. Many health insurance companies restrict expensive medications, tests, and other services by …

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The FDA relaxes restrictions on blood donation

WebNew rules revisit limits on blood donations by gay and bisexual men. May 19, 2023. By Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health …

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Always worried about your health

WebHealth anxiety is a condition that causes healthy people to worry that they are sick — even when they have no symptoms, or minor symptoms like a scratchy …

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The sweet danger of sugar

WebImpact on your heart. In a study published in 2014 in JAMA Internal Medicine, Dr. Hu and his colleagues found an association between a high-sugar diet and a greater …

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