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	from Cathy Wong A study recently found that many women over 50 who took supplements were taking too much of a particular vitamin. Find out what it is and be sure to check your supplement bottles. Also this week, find out which mind-body therapies were found to benefit which pain conditions, and learn about natural remedies for high blood pressure.

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Are You Getting Too Much of This Vitamin?
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association has found that men and women over 50 who took nutritional supplements were more likely to get adequate amounts of key vitamins and minerals than those who didn't take supplements. But they also found that women in particular were getting too much of a certain vitamin (it's found in multivitamins). The problem is that excessive amounts have been associated with an increased risk of fracture and osteoporosis. Find out what vitamin...

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Mind-Body Therapies Help With Chronic Pain
Although mind-body therapies such as yoga, hypnosis, and tai chi are primarily thought to help with stress reduction, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have found that they can also help reduce chronic pain. Find out which therapy was found to be help for which pain condition.

What are Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure?
According to the American Heart Association, nearly one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure. But nearly one-third of those people don't know they have high blood pressure, because it is a silent disease. People can have high blood pressure for years without experiencing symptoms or knowing they have it. Learn about the symptoms of high blood pressure, and natural remedies that may help.

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