Lymphedema Treatment: Double-Dip Into Germs

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Okay to Double-Dip that Chip?

Harvard Health Publications—We've all seen it: he dips his tortilla chip into dip, takes a bite, and then...oh no, dips it in again! Time to step away from the chips and dip.

Fighting Hidden Viruses Is Key

ScienceDaily—Specialized white blood cells—called "killer T cells"—can find and destroy infections like HIV, perhaps one day leading to a cure.

Extra Pounds Age the Brain Faster

MNT—Being overweight or obese in middle-age can speed brain shrinkage—equal to about 10 years of normal aging.

'Natural' and 'Healthy'—Don't be Duped

Berkeley Wellness—Do you seek out products with a "natural" claim, even if they cost more, because you think they're better for you? What about foods that identify themselves as "healthy"? Here's what to know about these labels, since they probably don't mean what you think they mean (if they mean anything at all).

6 Ways to Ease a Backache

Health After 50—Fortunately, most episodes of back pain-about 90 percent-clear up with little or no treatment in about six weeks, reducing the need for medical intervention.