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Vol. 21, Issue 31 | April 13, 2020
 
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COVID-19: Who's at higher risk?
Old age and underlying health conditions, such as asthma, heart or lung disease, can increase your risk of developing dangerous symptoms if you become infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
 
 
Pregnancy and COVID-19: What are the risks?  
If you are pregnant, you recently delivered a baby or you are breast-feeding, you're probably concerned about the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on you and your baby. Here's what you need to know.
 
     
 
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Alzheimer's prevention: Is it possible?
Staying physically and mentally fit could be the key to lowering your risk for Alzheimer's. See what the research says.
Long-acting beta agonists for asthma: Should I stop taking them?
Understand the benefits and risks of these asthma medications.
Valerian: A safe and effective herbal sleep aid?
If you have insomnia and are thinking about trying a valerian supplement to catch some z's, here are some things to consider.
 
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HEALTH TIP
 
Butter vs. margarine: What's healthier?
Margarine usually beats butter when it comes to heart health. Margarine is made from vegetable oils, so it contains no cholesterol, and it generally has more polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat than butter does. But not all margarines are created equal, and some may even be worse than butter. In general, the more solid the margarine, the more trans fat it contains. Look for a spread with the lowest calories that tastes good to you, doesn't have trans fats and has the least amount of saturated fat.
 
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