How to time your meals for best health
There’s more to weight loss than simply watching calories. In fact, several studies have suggested that the time when you eat meals has a big impact on weight-loss success. So, what are those optimal times? That would likely differ by individual, but there are some general recommendations you can follow. Dinner: The overall consensus among health professionals and researchers is... READ MORE
Five easy ways to make yourself happier
Q: Is it possible to make yourself a happier person? A: Yes, the burgeoning field of positive psychology has identified ways to help us find happiness — by learning to appreciate the goodness in everyday life and to find joy through expressing gratitude and helping others. Here are five ways to add more happiness to your life: Smile at the first 10 people of the day. Why?... READ MORE
Can stress be a predictor of Alzheimer’s?
What if you could protect future generations from Alzheimer’s disease by simply visiting Johns Hopkins’ Bayview campus three times over two years? A new study at Hopkins, funded by the National Institute on Aging, is recruiting adults 60 and up with mild cognitive impairment. Hopkins researchers are focused on the role stress plays in the onset of Alzheimer’s... READ MORE
Using dating apps safely to meet others
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good online dating apps or sites for retirees? I’m a 66-year-old widow and would like to find a new friend to spend time with, but don’t know where to turn. —Cautious Carol Dear Carol, Whether you’re interested in dating again or just looking for a friend to spend time with, online dating sites and apps have become an easy and... READ MORE
FDA approves pills for C. diff treatment
[Ed. Note: Clostridium difficile (C. diff), is a bacterium that can cause life-threatening diarrhea, most often in patients 65 and over who have taken antibiotics. The infection is typically acquired in a hospital or nursing home setting, where the easily-spread infection is common, or from someone else who has the condition.] U.S. health officials in April approved the first pill made... READ MORE
Should dementia patients stop driving?
You’ve just seen your doctor, and you’ve been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease. Does that mean you shouldn’t be driving? Driving is a complicated skill and a dangerous activity. Almost 43,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. in 2021. In addition to good physical health, driving requires many brain systems to function... READ MORE
Q & As: Wellness visits & swollen ankles
Q: I consider myself a healthy man. Do I really need a yearly physical exam? A: While men often call it the yearly physical, the annual ritual is better named a wellness visit or preventive health appointment. Whatever you call it, men should still have one every year as it remains an important part of primary care. For many men, this is one of the few extended opportunities for an... READ MORE
Radiation may reduce heartbeat danger
Doctors are zapping the heart with radiation normally reserved for cancer in a highly experimental bid to better treat people with life-threatening irregular heartbeats who’ve exhausted other options. Surprising early research suggests the method may reprogram misfiring heart cells to control heartbeats more like younger, healthier cells do. “It may actually rejuvenate sick... READ MORE
How much Tylenol can one safely take?
Q: I take about four extra-strength Tylenol most days. Do I need to worry about my liver? A: Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol (and other brand names), is widely considered to be a very safe medication. For the vast majority of those taking it, acetaminophen appears to have no harmful effect on the liver or other parts of the body. Still, your question is a good one... READ MORE
One-pan chicken dinner inspired by Peru
Who knew one sheet pan could provide so much depth in flavor in one dish? For this recipe, before you get everything together on the pan, start with the marinade in a blender. The marinade features refreshing mint, herby oregano and pungent garlic. It also gets a subtle earthiness from cumin and smoked paprika, plus a little kick from half a habanero chile, and brightness from lime... READ MORE
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