Articles On:Health

January 21, 2022

Sleep Reduces Risk of Dementia

Andrew E. Budson, M.D., of Harvard Health Blog, discusses two studies demonstrating that sleep reduces ...

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Man Sleeping Photo By Tampatra1 Dreamstime. For article, sleep reduces risk of dementia
January 18, 2022

Safely Reduce Daily Pill Count

Three in five older adults take five medications per person. Besides possible benefits, taking a ...

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A box filled with different medications. Don't try to simplify your regimen on your own. For article on how to reduce daily pill count and reduce health risks.
January 7, 2022

Hit Restart for 2022: Food for Thought

The arrival of a new year always feels like a fresh start, but that feels ...

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Happy Asian Couple Making Salad Photo By Aekkarak Thongjiew Dreamstime. For article: A dietitian looks at 3 alternative ways to hit restart for 2022 that are kinder and more sustainable than the common dietary approaches for a new year.
January 7, 2022

Colorful Four Vegetable Soup

Cold temperatures call for soul-soothing, body warming soups. American food authority Diane Rossen Worthington brings ...

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When the tomato paste is cooked, it takes on a slightly caramelized flavor and boosts up the flavor substantially. From Diane Rossen Worthington, Seriously Simple. Cold temperatures call for soul-soothing, body warming soups – like this colorful four vegetable soup for soup season.
January 6, 2022

BBB Warns of COVID-19 Test Scams

The BBB serving Central Virginia warns of COVID-19 test scams: scammers sell fraudulent coronavirus tests ...

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Woman Sick At Home in Bed on Phone Monkey Business Images Dreamstime, For article: Beware of COVID-19 test scams. Scammers sell fraudulent coronavirus tests while collecting personal information.
January 5, 2022

Late-in-Life Lactose Intolerance

After years of loving harmony, have dairy products turned from friend to foe? Do you ...

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man holding dairy milk and stomach Andrey Popov Dreamstime. For article on late-in-life lactose intolerance
January 4, 2022

Oranges for Immunity: Healthy or Over-Hyped?

Oranges are the poster child for immune health – many of us can barely think ...

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Oranges in a bowl. Photo credit from Premium Health. For article on orange for immunity: healthy or over-hyped? Sure they have vitamin C, but ...
December 31, 2021

Medication and Supplement Interactions

Michael Schuh, Pharm.D., of the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, discusses potential medication ...

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woman taking pills. photo by motortion dreamstime. For article on medication and supplement interactions, esp. for people aging and using prescriptions and supplements to maintain health.
December 29, 2021

Stay Vital in Retirement with Mental Health Activism

Trish Lockard, co-author of Make a Difference with Mental Health Activism, addresses how retirees can ...

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two women working together on a sewing project. Photo by Imageegami Dreamstime. For article on how to use your hobbies and work experience in mental health activism
December 27, 2021

The Best Breads for Sandwiches

In writing for Environmental Nutrition, dietitian Heidi McIndoo looks at sandwich builders, those all-important holders ...

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The outer layer of your sandwich is just as important as the fillers. For article on the best breads for sandwiches, in making a healthy and nutritious sandwich