Is juice really healthier than whole fruit?
Juicing is on the fast track from fad to full-on health craze. Thanks to an explosion of juice bars and celebrity endorsements, greens, super fruits, celery or beetroot juice straight up are “the new black.” Healthy as these juicy concoctions may seem, there’s a tall order of hype muddling science with slick marketing. Why juices can be good for you Juicing can be a great way to... READ MORE
Frozen corn makes a delicious cornbread
Adding whole corn kernels to the usual cornmeal in a cornbread recipe makes the cornbread extra good. In this recipe, we puree the corn in a blender (along with buttermilk and enough light brown sugar to make the bread pleasantly but not overly sweet), which makes it easy to incorporate while eliminating tough, chewy kernels. This cornbread is great served with chili and is also... READ MORE
Lack of sleep? Here’s what to eat, drink
Sleep is super important — not only for feeling energized and focused, but also for immunity, heart health, glowing skin and weight stabilization. If you have a bad night of sleep, don’t sweat it too much. Lean on the following foods and drinks to help give you a boost until you’re able to get the rest you need: Water: Water is the most important drink when you are short on... READ MORE
How to prevent unhealthy inflammation
Although inflammation serves a vital role in the body’s defense and repair systems, chronic inflammation can cause more harm than good. What can we do about it? In fact, there’s a lot you can do. And you may already be doing it. That’s because some of the most important ways to fight inflammation are measures you should be taking routinely. Let’s take a look at key elements of ... READ MORE
New health study seeks older volunteers
Most of us have never heard of a condition called clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (also known as CHIP). But 10% of people over age 60 have the condition — and may not know it. “It’s really common in older people,” said Emma Groarke, principal investigator of a study on the condition at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She describes CHIP as “genetic... READ MORE
Health Shorts — February 2023
Your wish is its command Researchers have demonstrated that individuals who cannot voluntarily move the upper and lower parts of their body can, after extensive training, operate wheelchairs with their minds, even in a natural, cluttered environment. In the small study, three persons who were unable to use their arms and legs due to spinal injuries were able to move their wheelchair... READ MORE
Memory issues? This study may help you
Are you or is someone you love having trouble with remembering things and keeping up with daily activities? A little help around the house can make a big difference for older adults. Johns Hopkins is currently recruiting dozens of Baltimore-area residents and their caregivers for a study to determine how best to help older adults with mild cognitive impairment maintain... READ MORE
Oven-baked fish a simple, colorful meal
Cooking en cocotte is a variation on braising: It uses a covered pot, a low oven temperature, no added liquid, and an extended cooking time to yield tender results. The cover seals in moisture so the protein cooks in its own juices. For this recipe, we create a bold sauce with olive oil, garlic, thyme, capers, red pepper flakes and cherry tomatoes that serves as a bright, briny... READ MORE
Our brains can expand, rewire as we age
Q: Do we really lose thousands of brain cells every day in older age? A: For years, experts believed that, unlike many other cells in the body, neurons did not regenerate. They thought that the brain produced new brain cells only early in life and that once you reached adulthood, the growth of new neurons ceased and existing neurons began to die off. You may have heard the... READ MORE
Never store these in the refrigerator door
After a trip to the grocery store, unloading food into the refrigerator might seem like a simple process, but it’s not as straightforward as you may think. From the shelves to the drawers and the refrigerator door, where things go in the fridge matters for proper food safety and storage. Before you store anything, make sure that your fridge is the proper temperature. According to the... READ MORE
