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Life Is a Marathon Mar. 22, 2023
But extending it might just involve short bursts of activity. A recent study found that brief bouts ... Read More
Healthy Kidneys Mar. 17, 2023
If you want to help your kidneys, add more seafood to your diet. Higher levels of omega-3 fatty aci... Read More
The Case for Carbohydrates Mar. 10, 2023
A new study finds that we really do need carbohydrates. For years, carbs have taken a bad rap as the... Read More
Medicaid Update Mar. 08, 2023
The Affordable Care Act, originally passed in 2010 and sometimes called Obamacare, created access to... Read More
Whole Grains for Your Health Mar. 03, 2023
Want a healthier diet? Add some whole grains. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend making ... Read More
Life's Simple 7 Feb. 24, 2023
Here's another reason to consider some healthy changes to your diet. A recent study found that impro... Read More
Bonus Benefits of Dance Feb. 24, 2023
For those of us old enough to remember the popular TV program "American Bandstand," dancing has alwa... Read More
Losing Sleep Over Glaucoma Feb. 22, 2023
When glaucoma is undetected and untreated, it can lead to blindness from the progressive loss of ret... Read More
Coffee and Heart Health Feb. 17, 2023
Go ahead and grab that cup of coffee or two: it's good for lowering your blood pressure. In a recent... Read More
Are Your Finances in Order? Feb. 17, 2023
My new personal hero is New York Times science writer John Schwartz, but the reason I admire him so ... Read More
Heart Healthy February Feb. 10, 2023
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects many. It's a risk factor, along with high cholesterol ... Read More
Alcohol and Cancer Feb. 08, 2023
Now that Dry January is over, most participants who were "sober-curious" have resumed their familiar... Read More
Sugar in Fruit Feb. 03, 2023
Most of us have heard that if we're diabetic or watching our sugar, we should avoid fruit. But the t... Read More
Genius Foods Feb. 03, 2023
It's no secret that when I come across an amazing book, I feel compelled to sing its praises to anyo... Read More
Drug Price Cap, but Not Hospital or Doctor Bills Feb. 01, 2023
More than 63 million Americans are covered by Medicare. Here's the good news: By 2025, they'll pay n... Read More
Forget Downsizing Jan. 27, 2023
For many of my baby boomer peers, the most-dreaded activity on the horizon is the possibility of bei... Read More
Taming a Sweet Tooth Jan. 20, 2023
Most of us know we probably need to cut back on the added sugars we consume, but how do you do that ... Read More
