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They don't come as pills, but try these 6 underprescribed lifestyle medicines for a better, longer life

  • Written by Yoram Vodovotz, Professor of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh
imageFamilies can prioritize learning more healthy ways to eat.Joe Raedle/ Getty Images News

The majority of Americans are stressed, sleep-deprived and overweight and suffer from largely preventable lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. Being overweight or obese contributes to the 50% of adults who suffer high blood...

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