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5 Everyday Behaviors That Neurologists Avoid for Long-Term Brain Health

Dips in brain health with age might not be as apparent as, say, the loss of bounciness in your skin…

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One Pre-Pregnancy Blood Test That Can Reveal Your Risk for Complications, According to a New Study

Cholesterol doesn’t have the same clout as plenty of other heart-related biomarkers. You can’t check the amount of cholesterol (a.k.a.…

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I Have ‘Silent’ Endometriosis—and It’s More Common Than You’d Think

I was 43 when I learned that I have silent endometriosis. I’d heard of endometriosis—a…

This Type of Hobby Can Keep Your Brain Young, New Science Says

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