CVS will no longer sell drugs containing phenylephrine as the sole active ingredient

CVS will no longer sell drugs containing phenylephrine as the sole active ingredient

(CNN) CVS is removing some over-the-counter allergy and cold medications from its shelves, a month after an independent advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in these medications, is ineffective when taken orally. We are removing certain oral cough and cold products that contain phenylephrine as the sole …

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One study found that dementia is linked to sitting. Here are 5 simple ways to be more active

One study found that dementia is linked to sitting.  Here are 5 simple ways to be more active

The University of Southern California and the University of Arizona conducted studies that investigated the correlation between sitting 10 hours a day and an increased risk of dementia in adults ages 60 and older, according to the Deseret News. Even people who exercise daily are at greater risk of dementia if they sit for most …

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Study says active children are more resistant to stress – Canadian Running Magazine

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Adults are constantly encouraged to exercise as a way to combat daily stress, but does the same advice apply to children? According to a recent study, the answer is yes. Researchers at the University of Basel in Switzerland discovered that active children are more resilient and cope better with stressful situations. In other words, if …

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