Lymphedema Treatment: Small Changes to Diet Can Make a Big Difference

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Small Changes to Diet Can Make a Big Difference

Live Science—New research suggests making small dietary changes, like swapping out just one serving of meat per day for one serving of nuts or legumes, may lead to a longer life.

Have Chickens in Your Backyard? You May Be at Risk for Salmonella

CDC—According to an outbreak advisory issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 790 cases of Salmonella linked to contact with live poultry in backyard flocks across 48 states and the District of Columbia have been reported.

Why This School Banned Fitness Trackers

The Telegraph—According to officials at one high school in England, fitness trackers and smartphones are having a detrimental effect on students' mental health and will be banned this fall.

Dangers of Driving While Drowsy

Berkeley Wellness—

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, drivers who sleep fewer than four hours in a 24-hour period are nearly 12 times more likely to crash than those who get at least seven hours of sleep.

Heart Association Advises Against Coconut Oil

HealthCentral—

Coconut oil is made up of more than 80 percent saturated fat—far more than even butter, at 63 percent saturated fat. Find out why you should avoid this saturated fat.