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This week: The difference between water soluble and fat soluble vitamins; why you should pair these popular supplements together; what experts say you should know about vitamin D; how foods like candy and soda mess with your mind; advice on who should get preventive care for RSV; seven seeds you should add to your diet

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How these two vitamin supplements could do more harm than good

There are many important supplements that benefit people with specific deficiencies or certain health conditions. But research shows that fat-soluble vitamins are more likely to cause adverse effects if consumed in large doses.

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY ABOUT VITAMIN A AND E

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6 vitamin pairings that will change your life

When specific nutrients are used together in a meal, they can boost the nervous system, improve cardio health, and improve the immune response.

DYNAMIC PAIRINGS

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The complicated truth about vitamin D

It's the most popular supplement on the market. But why do we need vitamin D—and why is the advice on how to get it so contradictory?

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Ultra-processed food isn't just bad for your health—it messes with your mind

Emerging research suggests many ultra-processed foods—soda, candy, energy bars, fruit-flavored yogurt, frozen pizza, and frozen meals—can negatively affect your mood and cognition. Diets high in these snacks were linked to a 44 percent greater risk of depression and a 48 percent higher risk of anxiety.

HOW JUNK FOOD HARMS YOUR BRAIN

CONFUSION ABOUT RSV VACCINES, TREATMENTS, AND SHORTAGES

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RSV is a sneaky, nasty illness that strikes two of society’s most vulnerable groups and kills some 160,000 people a year. Finally, vaccines and drugs have arrived to thwart it. But drug shortages have led to confusion about which treatment is best for the elderly versus children.

WHAT THE EXPERTS RECOMMEND

7 SEEDS THAT PACK A NUTRITIONAL PUNCH

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Nuts and seeds are staples of a healthy, plant-based diet, and they’re often considered superfoods. Nuts tend to steal the limelight, though—and that's unfortunate because seeds are nutritional powerhouses in their own right. Here's a look at how 7 seeds compare, and how to incorporate more of them into your diet.

7 SEEDS TO ADD TO YOUR DIET

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