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Alert: 8 Types of Drugs Linked to Increased Dementia Risk

Alert: 8 Medication Groups Linked With Cognitive Problems The headline “8 drugs that cause dementia” is too strong. Some medications can cause confusion, sedation, delirium, or memory problems, and some long-term medication exposures have been associated with cognitive decline. That does not mean they inevitably cause dementia or permanent brain damage. The American Geriatrics Society’s …

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3 Baking Soda Recipes to Burn Belly Fat

3 Baking Soda “Recipes” for Belly Fat-soda recipe that burns belly fat. Sustainable calorie balance, nutritious food, regular activity, adequate sleep, and—when appropriate—professional weight: What Actually Works There are no baking-soda drinks or recipes proven to burn belly fat. Drinking baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) does not selectively melt abdominal fat, and consuming too much can …

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5 foods rich in estrogen

5 Foods Rich in Phytoestrogens Foods don’t contain human estrogen in the same way your body does, but some contain phytoestrogens—plant compounds that can interact with estrogen receptors. Five good dietary sources are: Soybeans and soy foods — tofu, tempeh, edamame, and soy milk are particularly rich in isoflavones. Flaxseeds — among the richest dietary …

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A cardiologist warns: these 5 medications increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in older people

5 Medication Groups That Deserve Extra Cardiovascular Caution in Older Adults The headline “these 5 medications cause heart attacks and strokes” is too broad. Medication-related cardiovascular risk depends on the specific drug, dose, duration, medical conditions, and other medicines being taken. The American Geriatrics Society emphasizes that medications flagged for older adults are potentially inappropriate …

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Doctors reveal that eating beets causes… See the first comment.

If you’re wondering what the “beets cause…” claim is getting at, beets are actually a nutritious food with some well-established effects. What eating beets can do Temporarily turn urine or stool pink/red: This is called beeturia and is generally harmless. It can be surprising and sometimes mistaken for blood. Increase nitric-oxide availability: Beetroot contains nitrates, …

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One vitamin that opens blood vessels and improves circulation

Is There One Vitamin That “Opens” Blood Vessels? There isn’t a single vitamin that reliably opens blocked blood vessels or dramatically improves circulation. Claims that one vitamin can “clean” or “unclog” arteries are misleading. Some nutrients do, however, play roles in normal blood-vessel function: Vitamin B3 (niacin): Prescription-strength niacin can affect cholesterol and blood vessels, …