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Joyce Hollman

The once-a-week workout that helps shrink stubborn belly fat

Belly fat can be stubborn — and the deeper fat carried around your middle is tied to serious health risks. But here’s encouraging news: Packing the right workout into just one day could be an effective way to shrink your waist and reduce body fat.

Margaret Cantwell

Aortic dissection: Risks, warning signs and the blood pressure check to know

Aortic dissection can strike suddenly, but the risks behind it may build quietly for years. Learn the warning signs, risk factors and why an often-skipped blood pressure check could uncover a hidden vascular problem before it becomes an emergency.

Carolyn Gretton

The alkaline secret to losing 13 pounds in 16 weeks

Weight gain and inflammation create a vicious cycle that sabotages weight loss. But when science teams up to bust inflammation, you can pack on health while the weight falls off. Here’s what the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found works…

Joyce Hollman

This minty oil lowered blood pressure in just 20 days

Most people think of peppermint as a remedy for digestion. But a new study found the minty herb may also help lower blood pressure, especially when numbers are just starting to creep up. The catch? How you use it matters…

Joyce Hollman

The warning your gums send about your kidneys

Your gums may say more about your health than you realize. That’s because chronic kidney disease and gum disease may fuel each other through inflammation, immune changes and harmful oral bacteria. That makes these things a top priority…

Joyce Hollman

This common vitamin may influence Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms appear

What if something you’re doing, or not doing, in midlife could shape your brain years from now? Researchers have uncovered a surprising link to a major Alzheimer’s marker. The findings may change how you think about long-term brain health.