How to know if you have food sensitivities

By Esther L. Ellis., R.D.
Posted on August 06, 2018

Food intolerances are on the rise. Today more than nine million adults suffer from food allergies. The Internet is rife with ads for “food sensitivity” testing kits, and some healthcare providers offer quick testing to find the foods that ail you. However, many tests can give false results, which may do more harm than good. Food sensitivities defined There is no commonly accepted... READ MORE

Can brain games lower dementia risk?

By David Knopman, M.D.
Posted on August 02, 2018

Dear Mayo Clinic: Do puzzles and other activities or apps that claim to lower one’s risk of developing dementia actually work? Are there other things people can do to decrease the risk? online pharmacy robaxin over the counter with best prices today in the USA Answer: Doing activities that stimulate your brain may reduce your risk of developing dementia. But it’s more complex than... READ MORE

How to safely buy medications online

By A Wellness Update
Posted on August 01, 2018

Protect yourself and your family by using caution when buying medicine online. There are many pharmacy websites that operate legally and offer convenience, privacy, and safeguards for purchasing medicines. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that there are many rogue online pharmacies that claim to sell prescription medicines at deeply discounted prices, often without... READ MORE

How to avoid paying too much for drugs

By Matthew Perrone
Posted on July 31, 2018

“Do you have prescription insurance?” It’s one of the first questions consumers hear at the pharmacy counter, and many hand over their insurance cards in the hopes of getting a good price. But sometimes using insurance can actually cost you more — and even prevent the pharmacist from saying so. That’s because of so-called gag rules, which bar pharmacists from telling... READ MORE

Lower blood pressure may prevent dementia

By Marilynn Marchione
Posted on July 30, 2018

Lowering blood pressure more than usually recommended not only helps prevent heart problems, it also cuts the risk of mental decline that often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, a major study finds. It’s the first time a single step has been clearly shown to help prevent a dreaded condition that has had people trying crossword puzzles, diet supplements, and a host of other things in hope ... READ MORE

Diet, exercise can keep your heart healthy

By Tabitha Robinson
Posted on July 19, 2018

Q: My family doctor told me that I was at an increased risk of having a heart attack because I have a family history of heart disease. What can I do to reduce my risk? A: online pharmacy purchase zestril without prescription with best prices today in the USA There are many lifestyle changes that can be made to help reduce your risk of heart disease. Diet and exercise will be your... READ MORE

Issues with daughters over marriages

By Helen Oxenberg
Posted on July 16, 2018

Dear Solutions: My daughter is getting married this summer, and although I’m thrilled at this news, I’m also very, very angry. My husband, her father, left me after 35 years of marriage, and is now living with the woman with whom he had the affair that broke up our marriage. Now my daughter is very upset because her father told her he won’t come unless that woman is part of the... READ MORE

Seven medical benefits of the kiwi fruit

By Suzy Cohen
Posted on July 13, 2018

Kiwi is among my favorite fruits of all time. It’s also known as “Chinese Gooseberry.” The little black seeds in kiwi do more than just get stuck in your teeth. They give you a small amount of healthy omega 3 fatty acids. An average kiwi has about 30 milligrams of alpha-linolenic acid. Kiwi is a great source of natural vitamin C and A, and also a good source of natural folate,... READ MORE

Flavorful, warm roasted peach dessert

By AP
Posted on July 12, 2018

It might seem impossible to improve on a perfect peach, but we decided to try. We wanted a simple, warm dessert that amplified the peaches’ flavor. To achieve tender, flavorful peaches with a lightly sweet glaze, we began by tossing peeled and halved peaches with a little sugar, salt, and lemon juice to season the fruit and extract some juice. To help the peaches heat through and... READ MORE

Common weight-loss mistakes to avoid

By Mallory Creveling
Posted on July 11, 2018

From juice cleanses to super-early workouts, some common “good for you” fitness practices might actually be making it more difficult for you to get in shape. Here is a review of what not to do: Committing only to cardio. Despite what you may have heard, running or spinning shouldn’t be your only workouts — strength training is vital to fitness, too. After all, the more muscle... READ MORE