To help keep you calm
Whether you’re looking for a little more calm or a peaceful night’s sleep, you might reach for plant-based therapies to help you relax. Many plants have traditional uses as tinctures and teas for promoting calm and sleep, and now modern science is uncovering why. Many sedative drugs activate GABA receptors, which inhibit excessive brain activity, helping keep us calm during the... READ MORE
Flavonoids associated with brain health
Q: Of the nutrients in plant foods, it seems like flavonoids might be special regarding brain health. What do we know? A: Science already touts heart-health benefits of plant-based diets like the Mediterranean, MIND and DASH diets. Researchers are discovering how plant-based eating may also have an important role in cognitive fitness and perhaps help prevent dementia, including... READ MORE
Advances in prostate cancer treatment
Dear Mayo Clinic: My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and we are looking at treatment options. One doctor suggested a prostatectomy, but my husband finds ablation appealing because of quality-of-life advantages. I’ve been reading about ablations and came across information about different techniques. I am wondering if one technique or process is better, or if surgery is... READ MORE
Will COVID-19 booster shots be needed?
Just because some vaccine manufacturers want to offer COVID-19 boosters doesn’t mean people will be lining up for them anytime soon. U.S. and international health authorities say that, for now, the fully vaccinated seem well protected. Globally, experts are watching closely to determine if and when people might need another shot. At the same time, many suggest the priority for the time ... READ MORE
Herbs, vitamins that can help with anxiety
It’s summer, and many people I know are still battling some type of anxiety, whether it’s from travel stress, flying, the idea of the Delta variant or something stressful going on with family. Whatever it is, there are some natural ways to conquer anxiety and boost mood. First off, do not feel alone: Millions of people are anxious about something. I’ll tell you one of my... READ MORE
Learn to hear like a young person again
If you can’t follow a conversation at a cocktail party or have trouble understanding fast-talkers, researchers at the University of Maryland have a few strategies to help you hear better. The Neuroplasticity and Auditory Aging study, funded by the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health and conducted at the University of Maryland in College Park, is in its... READ MORE
Choosing a good blood pressure monitor
Dear Savvy Senior, I just found out I have stage 1 hypertension, and my doctor recommended I get a home blood pressure monitor to keep an eye on it. Can you offer me any tips on choosing a good one? —Hypertensive Helen Dear Helen, It’s a smart idea! Everyone with elevated or high blood pressure (stage 1 and higher) should consider getting a home blood pressure monitor. Home ... READ MORE
Bone density tests assess risk of fractures
Dear Mayo Clinic: I am a 62-year-old woman who has been fairly healthy most of my life. I try to walk daily and eat right. I’ve never had a fracture or bone health issues. But after my annual physical this year, my doctor suggested a bone density test. Do I really need one and how often? A: A bone density test uses a low dose of X-rays in a quick, noninvasive way to measure the amount... READ MORE
Seeds are packed with protein, minerals
There is an old saying that “great things come in small packages.” When it comes to edible seeds, don’t let their diminutive size fool you: “In many cases, the nutritional make-up of seeds rivals that of nuts,” said Julie Andrews, MS, RDN, The Gourmet RD. “Each seed has a unique nutrition profile, but they’re all similar in the sense that they’re very nutritious.” So,... READ MORE
Radiation drugs track and kill tumor cells
Doctors are reporting improved survival in men with advanced prostate cancer from an experimental drug that delivers radiation directly to tumor cells. Few such drugs are approved now, but the approach may become a new way to treat patients with other hard-to-reach or inoperable cancers. The study tested an emerging class of medicine called radiopharmaceuticals, drugs that deliver... READ MORE
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