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• Alcopops pack a potentially deadly punch

  Published: 07/02/2019 These cheap drinks have alarmingly high alcohol content.

• People who head outdoors more often are healthier, happier

  Published: 07/01/2019 How much nature time is enough to reap the benefits?

• On the menu: Arthritis-friendly foods

  Published: 06/30/2019 A diet rich in fruits and veggies may help ease sore joints.

• Stay safe from mosquito-borne diseases

  Published: 06/29/2019 5 ways to fight the bite. Plus a tip for travelers.

• Liquid laundry packets carry big risk, despite safety rules

  Published: 06/28/2019 Even some adults are being poisoned.

• Heart failure deaths on the rise among younger adults

  Published: 06/27/2019 The disease typically occurs in people 65 and older.

• Working on balance and strength helps prevent a second fall

  Published: 06/26/2019 Trial shows exercise program helps folks stay on their feet.

• Crosswords and number puzzles may help the brain age better

  Published: 06/25/2019 But research doesn't prove that puzzles stop dementia.

• Many men with prostate cancer miss follow-up screenings

  Published: 06/24/2019 Skipping recommended tests could put men at risk.

• How to feel better after a bad sunburn

  Published: 06/23/2019 To soothe a sunburn, use moisturizers with aloe vera or soy.

• What's the buzz on bee stings?

  Published: 06/22/2019 Why you shouldn't use tweezers, plus other smart tips.

• Heartburn drugs linked to early deaths

  Published: 06/21/2019 Research sheds new light on specific risks.

• Bone disease strikes men and women

  Published: 06/20/2019 Men are just as prone to osteopenia as women.

• Epinephrine injectors may outlast their expiration dates

  Published: 06/19/2019 The medicine has become more expensive and harder to find.

• Many teen girls don't fill prescriptions for STIs

  Published: 06/18/2019 Left untreated, curable STIs can be dangerous.

• Should you really aim for 10,000 steps a day?

  Published: 06/17/2019 You may get a big health boost with less effort.

• Have diabetes? Treat your feet right this summer

  Published: 06/16/2019 Check out these 7 tips for happy, healthy feet.

• 6 ways to head off summer migraines

  Published: 06/15/2019 Wherever summer takes you, leave the headache at home.

• Chronic insomnia can cause memory loss in middle age

  Published: 06/14/2019 Adults with long-term sleep loss do worse on memory tests.

• Too many older Americans don't ask about dementia prevention

  Published: 06/13/2019 Talking to your doctor is the first, best step.