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AHA: Many US adults taking action to reduce sodium intake

(HealthDay)—Many U.S. adults are taking action to reduce sodium intake, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention/Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health 2015 Scientific ...

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Clinical preventive service use varies across the United States

Use of recommended clinical preventive services varies across the United States, with insurance status being the dominant factor associated with service use, according to research published in the April 2 issue of the U.S. ...

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Short sleepers most likely to be drowsy drivers, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—Federal data suggests that 15 to 33 percent of fatal automobile crashes are caused by drowsy drivers, but very little research has addressed what factors play a role in operating a vehicle in this impaired ...

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Feeling a little jet lagged? It must be daylight savings time

On March 8 in (most) of United States we again advanced the time on our clocks by one hour. Shifting clocks an hour can't be that much of a big deal, right? Actually, it is. In our sleep-deprived society, every minute counts. ...

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