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When you’re pregnant, any time feels like snack time. Well, good news — not only is that OK, it’s recommended. The green light comes from Johns Hopkins nutritionist Diane Vizthum. She says good nutrition while eating for two includes healthy …

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Have you heard about melatonin, a supplement that’s used to help you sleep? Johns Hopkins sleep specialist Luis Buenaver says melatonin is a natural substance that the body produces on its own. Most people make enough melatonin. But, he says, …

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As you’re flowing through your sun salutations, do you ever wonder if practicing yoga is doing your heart health any good? The answer is yes. According to Johns Hopkins cardiologist Hugh Calkins, a large number of studies show that yoga …

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If you think sleep apnea affects more men than women, you’re right. But women, especially those past menopause, can get sleep apnea, too. Johns Hopkins sleep expert Susheel Patil says women with sleep apnea tend to be underdiagnosed. They may …

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Do the muscle-building benefits of weightlifting or pushups do anything for your heart? Yes, says Johns Hopkins exercise physiologist Kerry Stewart. These kinds of resistance training exercises have a more specific effect on body composition, Stewart says. If you’re carrying …

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