People think of dietary supplements as a no-risk insurance policy to improve nutrition, but a study published in 2020 shows that supplements can have risks if you are undergoing chemotherapy.
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Anxiety can be scary, but it is possible to overcome it. If you are feeling like you are spinning out of control with anxiety reading the news about the coronavirus, this article can help.
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We reviewed a proposed 2015 controversial health law that would have had a terrible impact on the lives of Alzheimer’s patients and their families, who would have spent billions on medications that don’t work and can cause cancer.
Read More »Which Common Medications Are Linked to Dementia?
You may have heard the media coverage that common medications may increase the risk for dementia. What do these drugs all have in common, what do you need to know about them, and are there really risks to taking them?
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