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7 powerful blood-thinning foods you need to know about

7 Foods Often Described as “Natural Blood Thinners” Foods can influence platelet function and blood clotting, but they are not substitutes for prescription blood thinners such as warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, or clopidogrel. The effect of food is generally much less predictable than medication. Here are seven foods commonly associated with mild antiplatelet or anticoagulant effects: …

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Cardiologists explain: the correct way to drink water after 60 to take care of your heart.

Cardiologists Explain: The Right Way to Drink Water After 60 to Support Your Heart Staying hydrated is important as we age, but there is no special drinking technique that guarantees heart protection. The safest approach is to maintain appropriate hydration while considering your medications and medical conditions. 1. Drink regularly instead of waiting for intense …

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This is why we get cramps at night

This Is Why We Get Cramps at Night Waking up with a painful calf or foot cramp can be alarming. These nighttime leg cramps are sudden, involuntary muscle contractions that commonly affect the calves, feet, or thighs. They become more common with age, but they aren’t simply caused by “getting older.” 1. Your muscles may …