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  Keeping Your Memory in Shape

  by Berkeley Wellness

  As we grow older, we all worry about having “senior moments” that last more than a moment. That’s why brain-training programs have become a big business. Can mental workouts really improve memory?

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  5 Ways Your Sleeping Position Can Affect Your Health

  by Jeanine Barone

  Though the strength of the evidence varies, here are five health problems that research suggests may be caused, worsened, or eased by different sleep positions.

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  Do Lithium Supplements Live Up to the Claims?

  by Jeanine Barone

  Dietary supplements containing very low doses of lithium are being promoted for everything from improving mood and countering cognitive decline to preventing violent behavior. Do they have any benefits?