10 Most Useful Practical Health Stories

Sometimes health news isn't immediately actionable—think of a potential treatment that's been tested in mice but is still years away from human application. Other stories offer more immediately useful information. Here, the 10 most highly read practical health stories:

1. Researchers Warn About Microwaving Plastic
2. As Our Vision Suffers a Drastic Decline, a Simple Solution
3. Maybe Menopause Doesn't Have to Happen
4. Set Your Thermostat to This for Best Sleep
5. 'Open Secret' of CPR: It's Usually Futile
6. Canada's New Booze Guidelines May Be 'a Bit Shocking'
7. Research May Give Seniors Motivation to Walk
8. These 8 Factors Can Slow Aging by 5 Years
9. Keep an Eye Out for These Early Signs of Colon Cancer
10. These Simple Exercises Treat Anxiety as Well as Drugs Do

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