Lymphedema Treatment: Eat Almonds, Boost Your 'Good' Cholesterol

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Eat Almonds, Boost Your 'Good' Cholesterol

Penn State—Regularly eating almonds can help boost blood levels of high-density lipoprotein – HDL, or "good" cholesterol – and improve the way the substance removes harmful cholesterol from the body, suggests a small study.

FDA Warns About Possible Tainted Drugs and Supplements

FDA—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about potential contamination of several brands of drugs and dietary supplements due to possible contamination with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria.

Many Workplaces Take a Toll on Health

RAND Corporation—The workplace is physically and emotionally demanding for many people, especially those who face unstable work schedules, unpleasant working conditions that may be hazardous, and hostile social environments.

Why You Shouldn't Overdo Antacids

Berkeley Wellness—

Many people don't realize that effervescent antacids like Alka-Seltzer, Bromo Seltzer, and their generics contain aspirin, which can cause potentially dangerous stomach bleeding. Don't take them more than occasionally.

10 Common Anxiety Triggers

HealthCentral—

An anxiety trigger is anything that brings on feelings of anxiety. For example, if you're afraid of dogs, seeing a dog walking toward you might trigger your anxiety. While triggers are different for each person, some triggers are common to many people with anxiety.