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Vol. 20, Issue 30 | April 11, 2019
 
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10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication
From moving more to watching your waistline, you can do a lot to lower high blood pressure without taking pills. Try these 10 tips.
 
 
Weight loss: Ready to change your habits?  
Losing weight takes more than wishful thinking. You'll need to make some lifestyle changes, so answer these questions to see if you're ready.
 
     
 
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Latisse: The answer for longer, thicker eyelashes?
The medication Latisse may lengthen, thicken and darken eyelashes — but there can be side effects.
Macrocytosis: What causes it?
Enlarged red blood cells (macrocytosis) can be due to many factors, including a vitamin B-12 deficiency.
Play it safe when taking food to a loved one in the hospital
Here's how to make sure your act of kindness doesn't have unintended and even deadly consequences for the patient.
 
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HEALTHY RECIPES
 
Whole-wheat blueberry pancakes
Pasta with spinach, garbanzos and raisins
Quinoa risotto with arugula and Parmesan
 
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Mold on your cheddar? Don't despair
If you spot mold on a wedge of hard cheese, such as cheddar or Parmesan, you may be able to salvage the cheese. Cut away the moldy part and at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) of the surrounding cheese, keeping the knife out of the mold. Moldy shredded or crumbled cheese can't be saved, however, and should be discarded.
 
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