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Arsenic-based pesticides have been used in agricultural practices for many years, and, accordingly, soils and groundwater in the US are contaminated with varying levels of arsenic. Because arsenic exists in soil and water, it finds its way into our food
A growing body of research is probing art’s effects on the brain.
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A growing body of research is probing art’s effects on the brain.
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It’s well known and long-established that walnuts can help improve heart health.
Walnuts contain alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid that helps keep the heart pumping normally and may help prevent blood clots, per WebMD.
Now, a new
Ontario has reached a funding agreement with optometrists that increases some payments to them and changes eligibility for some assessments, including less frequent general eye exams for seniors.
As of Sept. 1, people aged 65 and older will be covered
For some time researchers have suggested that a Mediterranean diet — high in fresh fruit and vegetables, beans, nuts, whole grains, and fish — may help lower heart disease risk and increase life expectancy. An increasing amount of scientific evidence
A majority of people living with Alzheimer’s disease are women, and in the wake of the starting stat, some Canadians are hoping to help mitigate their chances with an app that helps promote healthy brain habits.
Kathy Kelaidis, a busy
The Fairfield County Board of Health held a meeting March 8 in the Millersport Schools District Auditorium. Members of the Board of Health are Steven Kapetansky, MD, MPH, President; Brian Oliver, President of ProTemp; Tina Childers and Teresa Wood. Time
Kids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.
Kids don’t get to roam any more. They’ve lost time for free play and risk-taking
It’s that time of year again! This Sunday, March 12 at 2 am it’s time to “spring forward” and move our clocks ahead one hour.
The time change