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Many of the effects of and the behaviors associated with depression are risk factors for heart disease, and treating depressed heart patients with drugs like Prozac may help.

Monday, November 2, 2015

Ask Well: Why Do Muscles Ache a Day or Two After Exercise?

Researchers remain puzzled about what cellular reactions cause the delayed pain sometimes caused by exercise, known as delayed onset muscle soreness, and there is controversy about how best to treat it.

Friday, October 30, 2015

Ask Well: Ugly Toenails

Are cracked toenails an inevitable part of aging?

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Ask Well: Is it Safe to Eat Moldy Bread?

Mold has long threadlike roots that invade the food — so best to toss that moldy bread.

Friday, October 23, 2015

Ask Well: Is Grass-Fed Beef Better for You?

Grass-fed beef tends to be higher in some nutrients, and studies suggest it may contain fewer bacteria that can cause food poisoning — which could be good for your health.

Friday, October 16, 2015

Ask Well: Flu Vaccine Risks

A reader asks: What are the risks associated with flu vaccine?

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Ask Well: Taking Heartburn Drugs Long-Term

The most popular acid reflux medications — proton pump inhibitors like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid, which are taken daily — can have serious side effects with long-term use.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Ask Well: Preventing Cramps During Exercise

A reader asks: Is there any way to prevent or treat muscle cramps, particularly in the hamstring, during exercise?

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Donald Trump: I"d "get along very well with" Putin

Donald Trump: I’d ‘get along very well with’ Putin

Friday, October 9, 2015

Ask Well: When Sitting Can Be Good for You

A reader asks: If sitting is the new smoking, is bike riding a less than optimal exercise?

Monday, October 5, 2015

Ask Well: Fish Oil Supplements for Dry Eye?

A reader asks if fish oil supplements can help prevent dry eyes.

Sunday, October 4, 2015

No-Hit in 1969, the Mets Did Well Enough After That

The 1969 Mets were also no-hit near the end of the regular season, and they recovered enough to win their first World Series title.

Keeping Score: No-Hit in 1969, the Mets Did Well Enough After That

The 1969 Mets were also no-hit near the end of the regular season, and they recovered enough to win their first World Series title.

Monday, September 28, 2015

Shell Abandons Disappointing Offshore Alaskan Well

Royal Dutch Shell said that the halt in exploration of the project in the Chukchi Sea reflected high costs and an “unpredictable”” regulatory environment.

Shell Abandons Disappointing Offshore Alaskan Well

Royal Dutch Shell said that the halt in exploration of the project in the Chukchi Sea reflected high costs and an “unpredictable”” regulatory environment.