Daily dose: Oct. 8 health headlines

Here's your daily dose of the latest health and science news and what you need to know:

What the new aspirin guidelines mean

Last month, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued new recommendations for taking aspirin. Here's what sparked them to change their guidelines.

Are anxiety disorders really only in your head?

We've all experienced anxiety, but why is it always accompanied by physical symptoms? One doctor thinks she knows the answer.

After a week off from training, how can I get back on track?

You got sick. You were on vacation. The weather was terrible. There are thousands of excuses that can cause you to skip your workout. The good news is it won't greatly affect your training, but you do need to adjust your plan of attack. Here's how.

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