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Little Blows to Head Add Up to Big Risk
Small hits to the head may add up to injuries for high school football players, according to a new study by the Purdue Neurotrauma Group at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Purple Potatoes Lower Blood Pressure in Overweight People
When overweight people included two servings of purple potatoes a day in their diet for a month, they not only reduced their blood pressure, but they also didn't gain weight in the process, a small study shows.
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Can Too Much Texting Make Teens Shallow?
Teens and young adults who text frequently -- such as more than 300 text messages a day -- may be risking more than sore thumbs, according to a new study.
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Breastfeeding OK for Moms With Asthma
New moms with asthma can safely breastfeed without worrying that the practice will increase their child’s asthma risk, a new study shows.
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Blood Test May Help Diagnose Depression
Researchers say they have developed a new blood test that may reliably detect depression.
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Senior Moment or Something Worse? Yes/No Test May Tell
When are “senior moments” just a normal part of healthy aging, and when are they a sign of something more serious such as Alzheimer’s disease? This is the million dollar question, and the Alzheimer’s Questionnaire, a set of 21 yes or no questions that can be answered by a loved one or caregiver, may help answer it.
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People Pleasers May Overeat at Parties
People pleasers may want to steer clear of this weekend’s Super Bowl parties in order to avoid a dietary fumble.
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