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In an Overdose, Narcan Can Save a Life
You don’t have to be addicted to opioids to die from an overdose. It can happen to anyone taking an opioid for pain or misusing a prescription. Knowing what to do (use Narcan) and how to do it can save a life.
In 2021, more than 106,000 people died of a drug overdose in the U.S. In 2023, there were about 2,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts. You don’t have to be addicted to opioids to die from an overdose. It can happen to anyone taking an opioid for pain or misusing a prescription. Knowing what to do (use Narcan) and how to do it can save a life.
It’s been shown that the use...
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Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Bars
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Bone Density Scans – Why They Should Be a Priority
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Cherry Nut Bark
The possibilities for making chocolate bark are endless. Try this variation, or swap out the ingredients for dark chocolate, dried cranberries and almonds.
Serves 6
Cherry Nut Bark Ingredients
- 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate
- 1/4 c dried cherries, chopped
- 1/4 c pecans, chopped
Directions
Put a piece of waxed paper on a 6-inch plate. Chop chocolate and place in a microwavable dish. Microwave on high for about a minute. Chocolate might not look melted, but it will be. Stir. Spread chocolate on waxed paper. Top with cherries and pecans and press in. Refrigerate. When cool, cut into 6 pieces.
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Urgent Care vs. Emergency Department
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Linda's Znoodle Salad
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7 Health Conditions Your Eyes Can Reveal
Some say your eyes are the window to your soul. But eyes can show you issues with your overall health.
An eye doctor can detect a host of health conditions during an exam just by noting changes in tissues, nerves and blood vessels. As a result, the importance of annual vision exams can’t be emphasized enough.
What Can Your Eyes Tell You About These Health Conditions?
You may be surprised to know that your eyes have the chance to reveal these health conditions:
- High blood pressure High blood pressure or hypertension often goes undetected until you have a health incident or visit your primary care...
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Nutrition and How It Can Prevent Macular Degeneration
In 1994, we first showed that diet and nutrition played a role in the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that causes vision loss in the central part of the eye. It’s now proven that some foods can reduce the risk of advanced types of the disease by 57%.
Macular degeneration is the most common cause of severe vision loss among people 50 years and older. Only the center of vision is affected by this disease, but AMD can make it hard to read, drive or do other daily activities that need detailed vision.
I’ve done extensive research for decades on this topic, which has...
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