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| | We have the answer! Preliminary research suggests this new therapy, in which you sit in the dark near a lamp emitting a narrow band of green-wavelength light for an hour or two each day, can reduce the frequency and intensity of severe headaches. Since green light therapy is still experimental, check in with your doctor before trying it. |
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| | What’s for Lunch? | A Pasta Salad That Satisfies | You won’t miss the salt in this blood pressure-friendly recipe for Italian Shrimp Pasta Salad, thanks to an abundance of fresh parsley, spices, and heart-healthy olives. Serve it warm or cold and make it extra heart-healthy by using whole-wheat pasta, which packs lots of fiber. |
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| | Years it can take to get diagnosed with endometriosis, per research. Lack of education, gender discrimination in healthcare, and variability in how this painful women’s health condition presents are among the reasons diagnosis is often delayed, say our experts. |
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#Let’s Get Social | You’ve heard of the Mediterranean diet, but how about the Green Mediterranean diet? This updated version of the popular heart-healthy eating style includes lots of green tea, walnuts, and an aquatic plant called duckweed—and it largely moves meat to the side. Head to Instagram to learn what emerging research has shown about the diet’s ability to improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides, and check out all HealthCentral’s social channels for the latest on living—and eating—well with any chronic condition. | Facebook Pinterest Twitter | | |
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