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Adults dream for about two hours a night, on average—that’s...

Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Halted—or Even Reversed?

For decades, scientists have struggled to solve the puzzle of...

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Lion’s Mane: The Big Roar

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Can You Hear Me Now?

It’s been just over two years since hearing aids became available over...

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Fluoride in Bottled Water?

I drink only bottled water because I don’t like the taste of...

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Protein: A Key to Aging Well

Dietary protein is still having a moment—and that moment doesn’t seem to...

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Napping: Not Just for Toddlers

Some of us left napping behind when we graduated from preschool to...

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Feeling Sore the Day After Your Workout?

A reader recently asked: "I started working out in the gym and...

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New Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Could Be a Game Changer

Here’s a frustrating fact about colorectal cancer: Routine screening can detect the...

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The Healing Power of Music

Have you ever turned on your favorite song after a particularly stressful...

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The Wellness Letter in collaboration with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health delivers educational, evidence-based health and wellness information to help improve the overall health and well-being of our readers.

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