Make meatballs with pesto for big flavor
For a new spin on meatballs, add basil pesto for big flavor. The pesto replaces the minced herbs, minced garlic and grated cheese in standard meatball recipes. Buy pesto from the refrigerated section of the supermarket — it has a fresher flavor than the jarred pesto sold in the grocery aisles. [Non-dairy vegan pesto made with nutritional yeast may also be used.] This kid-friendly... READ MORE
Beer-braised chicken with root veggies
Did you know that the grocery store isn’t the only place to get fresh produce? A growing number of companies, such as Imperfect Foods, Seasonal Roots and Hungry Harvest, will deliver a basket of fresh fruits and vegetables to your house every week. With these subscription-based services, you can receive fresh-picked local produce — and, in some cases, unique, artisanal products like... READ MORE
Ways to maintain your feel-great weight
Does this pattern sound familiar? You follow a strict diet and lose weight but then, on reaching your goal, you ditch the diet and gain the pounds back. If you want to shed weight once and for all (and stop torturing yourself with restrictive dieting and constant hunger!), focus on adopting healthy eating and exercise habits that are balanced and livable. Small changes to your daily... READ MORE
For more happiness, try fewer choices
If the events of the past two years have left you feeling emotionally deflated, you’re not alone. Cheer has been in short supply during the pandemic, and you may be in serious need of a mood boost. Yet while this slice of time may have been unusually stressful, people often struggle to find happiness even in normal times. This is why the field of positive psychology first emerged in... READ MORE
What do they mean by male menopause?
Q: Do men go through a phase of menopause similar to what women experience? A: Like women, men experience a drop in sex hormone levels as they age. But in men, the pace of these changes is quite different. In women, levels of estrogen — the primary female sex hormone — remain high for many decades. Then, around age 50, the levels plunge over a period of about five years. The... READ MORE
What supplements can and can’t claim
Today, I was reminded about the special regulations required for dietary supplements. It occurred when an Amazon representative called me to tell me that one word describing my sleep formula supplement implied it was for a disease. That word was “aid,” as in the term “sleep aid,” which was on the description page. That wording implies it treats the disease of... READ MORE
Why do pharmacists ask about allergies?
Q: While at the pharmacy recently, I was asked if I had any allergies. Why should that matter? A: Lots of confusion surrounds the term “allergy.” The term can be used to describe seasonal allergies with symptoms of sneezing and itchy, watery, red eyes experienced during certain times of the year. It can also be used to define food or medication allergies, which could include a rash... READ MORE
Can COVID bring on a case of shingles?
Dear Savvy Senior: How effective is the shingles vaccine, and what is the CDC’s recommendation for getting it? My older brother and sister, both in their 50s, got COVID a few months back, followed by shingles. Do you know if there is a connection between these viruses, and would the shingles vaccine have protected them? —Scared of Shingles Dear Scared: Great question!... READ MORE
Stiff muscles? Don’t stretch; strengthen
Dear Mayo Clinic: I am a very active person. I visit the gym and run regularly. Although I have been able to avoid any major injuries, I find myself constantly stretching my hamstrings. It seems no matter how flexible I get, they still feel tight. What else can I do? A: Having an active lifestyle is important to achieving long-term health and wellness, so congratulations on... READ MORE
Say what? Study helps focus on hearing
If you have trouble keeping up with a conversation in a noisy restaurant, you’re not alone. After all, as we age, our ears and brains age, too. Now researchers at the University of Maryland’s Hearing Lab are launching a study to teach older adults how to listen better. They’re seeking 100 volunteers between the ages of 65 and 85. “For someone who has trouble understanding... READ MORE
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