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November/December 2023
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Preventing disease
How to keep your memory sharp
Can’t remember that movie star’s name? You’re not alone. Memory declines as people get older. Here’s what can help slow that decline…and, ideally, ward off dementia.
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Food Safety
What you need to know about food poisoning
Most bouts of food poisoning clear up on their own. But severe symptoms—like diarrhea that’s bloody or lasts more than three days, vomiting too much to keep liquids down, a fever over 102ºF, or signs of dehydration (like dizziness or infrequent urination)—require medical help. (If in doubt, call your doctor.) Here’s when and how contaminated food typically makes people sick.
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Preventing Disease
Should you take the new blood test for Alzheimer's risk?
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Supplements
Weeding through the evidence to clear the cannabis confusion
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Fact vs. Fiction
Don't be duped by these food ads
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Healthy Eating
How to spot the best in the cracker aisle
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Supporting CSPI today, tomorrow, and always
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Restaurant Food
Take our quiz!
Restaurant foods don’t come with Nutrition Facts labels. But chains must offer that information upon request and list calories on their menus. Take our quiz to see how much you know.
Quick Studies
A snapshot of the latest research on diet, exercise, and more.
The Healthy Cook's festive fare
Pomegranate & Pistachio Salad
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Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Onion with Tahini Maple Sauce
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Broccolini with Crispy Parmesan Crumbs
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Roasted Roots with Spicy Yogurt
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Stuffed Mushrooms
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