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Every year, about 140,000 Americans die as a result of a stroke. Strokes are also the leading cause of serious long-term disability. Some smart dietary steps can help reduce your risk.
The news keeps getting sweeter about dark chocolate and other cocoa products. Not only have several studies suggested that it can help lower blood pressure, but new research has found that cocoa can also aid the brain.
Four out of five people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. It is the second most common complaint, after headaches, that doctors hear. Here is advice from a back pain specialist—and sufferer.
