Spiced steak served with rice and beans
A cilantro and jalapeño paste adds verdant flavor and subtle spice to black beans and rice. The creamy avocado sauce adds color to the dish, which can be garnished with lime, too. Ancho-Rubbed Flank Steak and Cilantro Rice with Avocado Sauce Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed 1 (2-pound) flank steak, trimmed and ... READ MORE
Ease pharmacy visits, nighttime waking
Q: I have been using the same pharmacy for many years. Recently, it has been more of a struggle to get my prescriptions. The lines can be very long, and I feel rushed when the staff finally gets to me. Is this common? A: The types of changes you describe are happening across the country. Like many other businesses, pharmacies are struggling with budget cuts and staffing shortages.... READ MORE
How GLP-1 drugs could revolutionize retirement
You know something is a big deal when Big Food gets nervous. The culprit? Popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, which mimic the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) to curb hunger, aren’t just suppressing appetites. They’re reshaping eating habits, steering people away from sweet and salty cravings. A Cornell study found households with a GLP-1 user cut grocery spending... READ MORE
Best ways to combat springtime allergies
Spring is here, and so is allergy season! Beyond the obvious pollen, mold spores thrive in damp environments, especially after seasonal rains, while dust mites multiply as temperatures rise. Pet dander also becomes a bigger problem as animals shed their winter coats. Meanwhile, grass pollens like Bermuda, Timothy and ryegrass kick into high gear in late spring, especially in May and... READ MORE
How clinical trials help fight disease
Clinical trials are necessary for finding new ways of preventing, detecting or treating diseases. Often, though, limited participation creates challenges for meeting clinical trial goals. Despite decades of effort and strategies to identify and address barriers to recruiting and enrolling study participants, recruitment challenges persist, particularly among women, older adults and... READ MORE
What to do about nighttime leg cramps
Q: I get these brutal leg cramps at night that wake me from sleep. I can never predict when and why they happen. Are there ways to prevent them? A: Leg cramps are muscle spasms that happen when nerves that power muscle contractions go into a nonstop firing mode. They are more common among people with foot problems like flat feet or high arches, metabolic disorders, or neurological ... READ MORE
No-bake chocolate treats taste decadent
These truffle-like treats hit the spot as the ultimate homemade chocolate snack, without requiring the hassle of an oven. Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies create fudgy base, which is bound together with melted chocolate chips, butter and sweetened condensed milk. After chilling, an extra layer of melted chocolate adds more complexity and creaminess. No-Bake Fudgy Chocolate... READ MORE
Medicare telehealth coverage ends soon
Prior to the Covid pandemic, Medicare covered telehealth (virtual doctor visits over the Internet) only for those in rural areas (with certain exceptions). Even then, patients were required to travel to an approved “originating site,” such as a clinic or doctor’s office in order to receive telehealth services. To address the need to keep an eye on patients during Covid and all... READ MORE
Earwax can dangerously block ear canal
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in older adults. What can you tell me about this? — Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving, Excessive amounts of earwax can indeed cause problems, including hearing loss or ringing in your ears. Some people experience vertigo, which increases the risk of falling. And there’s also a... READ MORE
Can diet override genetic disease risk?
The question of “nature versus nurture” usually refers to a person’s personality and weighs which is most likely to determine who you will be as an adult. But the question of nature versus nurture is also relevant to your risk of developing certain diseases. Your genetic makeup, passed onto you from your parents, determines everything from the color of your eyes and hair... READ MORE
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