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When Popeye declared, "I'm strong to the finish, 'cause I eats me spinach!" he probably had no idea why spinach had such powers. Well, it turns out that in addition to providing around 30% of your daily value for vitamin C, 12% of B6, 8% of iron and 6% of calcium in 3.5 ounces, it's dishing up 6% of the magnesium your body needs. That mineral helps your muscles, nerves, bones, and heart function smoothly and protects you from vitamin D deficiency. And now it turns out it's also important for brain health.

Q: I went on a keto diet for a month and lost about 10 pounds. Now I wonder if I should just stick with some version of it. Is it healthier than other ways of eating? —Freddie B., Largo, Florida A: It's estimated that 12.9 million Americans follow the keto diet every year—that's a

Q: I gave birth with a C-section recently and have heard that when a baby doesn't pass through the vaginal canal, it is deprived of essential microbes that build a healthy gut. If that's true, how can I make up for that so my child is as healthy as possible? —Donna R., Richmond, Virginia

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Q: I'm 82 and could benefit from a hip replacement, but a lot of folks, including some of my doctors, say it's too risky at my age. I would really like to be able to walk without pain. How do I figure out what's smart to do—or not do? —Gerald F., Cleveland A: So