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Vitamin Supplements to Reduce Asthma Flares

MNT—According to a new report, vitamin D supplements can help reduce asthma attacks in people with wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, pain and tightness in the chest caused by inflammation of the airways.

Is Your Love Life Hurting Your Heart?

CBS News—New research suggests that older men who are sexually active—especially those who have frequent sex—are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Interestingly, the same does not seem to hold true for women.

Sleep Apnea? Use Caution on the Road

ScienceDaily—People with sleep apnea—also called obstructive sleep apnea or OSA—have a higher-than-normal risk of being involved in a car crash.

What's Your Heart Age?

Health After 50—You may feel young at heart and know your chronological age, but do you know your heart age? That question might sound strange, but there are now various online risk calculators that can provide the answer.

A New Look at Peanut Allergies

Berkeley Wellness—

Peanut allergies have quadrupled in the last 13 years in the United States. Why is that, and what can parents do to protect their children? A surprising answer is causing many doctors to rethink how we approach nut allergies.