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Social Media Health Trends: What’s Real and What’s Not?

It’s hard to know what advice on social media is legitimate, especially when it comes to health and wellness. NBC news medical reporter Dr. Akshay Syal joins TODAY to break down social media health trends, including dry scooping a pre-workout powder, eating more sardines, drinking tart cherry juice for sleep and more.

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Social Media Health Trends: What’s Real and What’s Not?
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