For more happiness, try fewer choices

By Kelly Bilodeau, Harvard Health Blog
Posted on April 21, 2022

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?

By Howard LeWine, M.D.
Posted on April 20, 2022

Q: Do men go through a phase of menopause similar to what women experience? A online pharmacy order kamagra-oral-jelly without prescription with best prices today in the USA online pharmacy robaxin no prescription : 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... READ MORE

What supplements can and can’t claim

By Suzy Cohen
Posted on April 15, 2022

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?

By Kayla Lucas
Posted on April 13, 2022

Q: While at the pharmacy recently, I was asked if I had any allergies. Why should that matter? A online pharmacy lipitor with best prices today in the USA : 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 ... READ MORE

Can COVID bring on a case of shingles?

By Jim Miller
Posted on April 12, 2022

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

By Lauren Hubbard, D.P.T.
Posted on April 07, 2022

Dear Mayo Clinic: online pharmacy buy amitriptyline no prescription online pharmacy order ventolin without prescription with best prices today in the USA 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.... READ MORE

Say what? Study helps focus on hearing

By Margaret Foster
Posted on April 06, 2022

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

Gene therapy: evidence of a cancer cure

By Laura Ungar
Posted on April 01, 2022

In 2010, doctors treated Doug Olson’s leukemia with an experimental gene therapy that transformed some of his blood cells into cancer killers. More than a decade later, there’s no sign of cancer in his body. The treatment cured Olson and a second patient, according to the University of Pennsylvania doctors, who said it was the first time the therapy had been studied for such a long... READ MORE

Common questions about aging bodies

By Steven Perkins, D.O.
Posted on March 28, 2022

Throughout life, there are some surprising changes that can occur within our body and mind. As we age, some of those changes become more obvious, like wrinkles or forgetfulness. Learning what to expect as you get older can help alleviate some anxiety over aging. Below are some common questions from patients about aging: Q: I used to be 6 feet tall. Now I am 5 feet, 11 inches tall.... READ MORE

Andalusian garbanzo beans with spinach

By America’s Test Kitchen
Posted on March 22, 2022

Espinacas con garbanzos is a hyper-regional dish native to Seville, Spain, with strong Moorish influence. It’s substantive and full of flavor. Briefly simmering canned chickpeas (uniformly tender, well-seasoned and convenient) in a combination of chicken broth and chickpea canning liquid tenderizes them and infuses them with savory flavor. A picada (a paste of garlic and bread... READ MORE