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After the Battle: 7 Health Problems Facing Veterans

The wounds of war can go far beyond what meets the eye. From mental health issues to pain and illness that persist long after they’ve left the battlefield, ...
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Traumatized Vets Face Higher Dementia Risk

Veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, have a greater risk of developing dementia later in life, a new study suggests. Higher rates of PTSD, which ...
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Depression: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Despite the fact that 17 million adult Americans experience depression in any given year, the condition is still misunderstood and stigmatized, preventing many from seeking treatment. Far from ...
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Children With ADHD Share DNA Irregularities, New Study Says

Children with ADHD are missing certain sections of their genetic code, and other sections are repeated, which may contribute to the development of the condition, according to a ...
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Weight Gain: How Food Actually Puts on Pounds

There seems to be no end to the variety of diets for losing weight. The Mediterranean diet, the Atkins diet and the South Beach diet are just a ...
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Our Face Bones Change Shape as We Age

Getting rid of facial wrinkles may not be enough to obscure the signs of aging. For a truly youthful look, you’d have to reshape the bones in your ...
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3 New Rules Make Weight Loss Successful

Three habits are key to weight loss and sustained weight control, a new study finds. Women in the study who were most successful at losing weight kept track ...
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After Liposuction, Exercise Needed to Keep Off Belly Fat

Liposuction can actually cause an increase in fat around the organs in the abdomen, but a sustained exercise regimen can counteract this effect, a new study from Brazil ...
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What Are the Best Ways to Get Rid of Scars?

“The Healthy Geezer” answers questions about health and aging in his weekly column. Question: I have a nasty-looking scar that shows only when I wear a bathing suit. ...
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9 Interesting Plastic Surgery Facts from 2011

The number of Americans undergoing plastic surgery on their chin rose dramatically last year, according to a new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. In 2011, ...
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