Avoid enteric aspirin for heart benefits
If you take aspirin for heart health, don’t take enteric aspirin. A new study by Duke University found that aspirin coated with a material designed to…
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All about Dad
According to an old joke, Father’s Day is mainly about giving Dad a new tie. But, the fact is, ties are not at the top of the list. According to…
June is still the most popular month for weddings
A Saturday in June is still the most popular time for a wedding, followed closely by Saturdays in July and August. But while nuptial dates have remain…
The dog who owned the mail
He was a likable, stray border terrier who had two hobbies: He liked to travel and he liked mail bags. In particular, the dog who became known as Owney…
Witch trials begin
Life wasn’t easy in Salem Village, Mass., in 1692. Smallpox had ravaged the village. Native American tribes threatened attacks. A recent British war made…
The Battle of Midway
75 years ago: The Battle of Midway In one of the most decisive naval battles of World War II, American bombers and aircraft carriers soundly defeated a…
An unusual pneumonia, then an epidemic
35 years ago: An unusual pneumonia, then an epidemic The Centers for Disease Control described five cases of a rare pneumonia in its newsletter June 5,…
Whole grains confer benefits
Two new studies by Tufts University have found whole grains have a wide role in producing healthy bacteria in the gut. Whole grains include whole wheat,…
Staying Well: Olive oil and heart health
Olive oil and heart health People swear by the health benefits of olive oil, but, according to Tufts Health and Nutrition letter, there isn’t much…
What to eat before a workout
The closer to your workout, the less you should eat, according to Jennifer Sacheck, associate professor at the Friedman School. Good rules to follow: – 30…