Persistent cholesterol? This study needs you
When we have high levels of bad cholesterol in our blood, plaque builds up in our arteries, leading to blockages, strokes or heart attacks. This type of heart disease is called atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and it can be deadly. About 2 million Americans are hospitalized each year with the condition, and 400,000 of them die, according to the American Heart... READ MORE
A simple summer salad of tasty tomatoes
If you’re an avid gardener and have been blessed with a bounty of ripe tomatoes, a simple summer salad is a great way to make the most of (and use up) this garden favorite. Salting the tomatoes before mixing them into the salad brings out their juices, which make a base for the dressing. There’s also no need to peel homegrown tomatoes here, because their skins are usually thin and... READ MORE
Is having a slow heart rate a concern?
Q: My father sometimes develops a very slow heart rate. He tells me not to worry because he feels OK. What happens inside the heart when the rate gets too low? A: The steady beat of your heart depends on a crescent-shaped cluster of cells in the upper right portion of your heart. Called the sinoatrial or sinus node, it emits a tiny jolt of electrical current that triggers the heart to... READ MORE
Exercise study to boost veterans’ health
By now more than half of Americans say they’ve had Covid, according to the Centers for Disease Control. But some haven’t fully recovered, particularly those with pre-existing conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. The Baltimore VA Medical Center wants to help veterans fully recover from Covid. Researchers have launched a study nicknamed “BOOST” to give free exercise... READ MORE
Sweet potatoes, kale make a filling salad
For your next healthy meal, lean on a versatile ingredient like sweet potatoes as a key ingredient in this Sweet Potato Power Salad, a light yet filling solution that can feed the whole family. Easy to add to a variety of recipes to enhance flavor and nutrition content, sweet potatoes can be used in sweet, savory, simple or elevated recipes. Plus, they can be prepared on the stove,... READ MORE
Tips and tools for coping with vision loss
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources for people with vision loss? My husband was recently diagnosed with macular degeneration, which has deteriorated his central vision, and he’s become very discouraged. —Worried Wife Dear Worried, I’m very sorry to hear about your husband’s eye condition. Unfortunately, there are about 20 million Americans living with... READ MORE
Causes for taste loss, male osteoporosis
Q: Everything I eat tastes bland. Could my loss of taste be related to one of my blood pressure pills? A: Our ability to fully enjoy food requires stimulation of many nerve endings in the mouth and nose. Taste is the mouth’s ability to identify what is salty, sweet, sour or bitter. There’s also a fifth type of taste called umami, from the Japanese word for delicious. It’s triggered ... READ MORE
Diagnosing and treating lower back pain
Dear Mayo Clinic: It seems like everyone I know has some type of back pain. My husband and I both suffer from back pain, but mine is a dull ache at the end of the day, while he seems to have shooting pain. Why are our backs so susceptible to pain, and how do I know when we should talk with our doctor? A: Back pain is extremely common, so you and your husband are not alone. About 80%... READ MORE
Heart and kidney disease are connected
While people may think about heart disease and kidney disease as two different health problems, there are many links between them. Having chronic kidney disease (CKD) means that you’re more likely to get heart disease. The reverse is also true: Heart disease can cause CKD. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death among people on dialysis, which is a life-saving treatment... READ MORE
How to successfully maintain weight loss
In today’s calorie-rich, ultra-processed, movement-sparing, chronic stress-inducing environment, losing weight is hard work. And implementing a healthy and sustainable approach that keeps the weight off is even harder. Most of us can successfully achieve weight loss in the short term. But those who hop from one fad diet to the next often experience the metabolic roller coaster known as ... READ MORE
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