Lymphedema Treatment: This Is Your Brain on Walnuts

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This Is Your Brain on Walnuts

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center—

A new study shows eating walnuts, which are high in several important nutrients, activates the area of the brain that regulates hunger and cravings, promoting feelings of fullness and discouraging overeating.

Slim or Obese, Processed Foods Up Your Cancer Risk

MNT—Previous studies have linked obesity to a higher risk for 13 types of cancer, including kidney cancer, liver cancer, and pancreatic cancer, but a new study suggests high-density, processed foods can raise cancer risk in older women who are slim and physically fit.

What's the Cost of Growing Old?

CNBC—

It's a dilemma most of us face eventually, for ourselves or our loved ones: how to handle the expense of aging. According to a new report, there are substantial differences in the quality and cost of elder care, depending on the state in which you live.

Are You at Risk for Bone Loss?

Berkeley Wellness—

The risk for bone loss – osteopenia or osteoporosis – increases with age and family history, and there's not much you can do about that. But you can control other risk factors. Here's what you can do to prevent osteoporosis.

After Cancer: Surviving and Thriving

HealthCentral—

One step in making a successful transition from cancer patient to survivor is discovering and accepting your "new normal." For many people, that involves dealing with several emotions. Here are some tips that may work for you.