There are effective treatments for dry eyes

By Jasmine Saei, Pharm.D.
Posted on October 11, 2021

Q: What is dry eye disease? buy seroquel online https://casaloma.ca/wp-content/uploads/cache/2018/02/seroquel.html no prescription A: Dry eye disease, known as dry eye, is a common condition that occurs when the eye does not produce enough tears to properly lubricate itself. Symptoms include irritation, tearing, burning or stinging, a dry sensation, vision changes and contact-lens... READ MORE

Research study will pay you to exercise

By Margaret Foster
Posted on October 07, 2021

As we age, we lose as much as 5% of muscle mass every decade. If we don’t exercise, we become even weaker. “If you’re unable to be as active and do as much physical activity, then you’re setting yourself up for a worsening of the problem,” said Steven Prior, associate professor in the University of Maryland School of Public Health’s Department of Kinesiology. But it’s... READ MORE

Colorful peppers with turkey casserole

By Family Features
Posted on October 06, 2021

When life gets busy, you need a recipe that is quick to make, easy to bake and mouthwatering to eat. Try this recipe for Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole next time you are in a pinch. It’s made with hearty ground turkey breast, delicious bell peppers, crushed tomatoes and brown rice, then topped with gooey sharp cheddar cheese. It’s a whole meal in a dish. This short ingredient list... READ MORE

Practical uses for common baking soda

By Suzy Cohen
Posted on October 05, 2021

Everyone has some baking soda in the house, and if not, you should get some. Aside from baking with it, I use it in my garbage disposal and to brighten my laundry. Sodium bicarbonate is known more commonly as “baking soda” since it helps make dough rise by producing carbon dioxide. Today, I’ll share the most common medicinal uses for baking soda, as well as a few household uses... READ MORE

The pros and cons of consuming fructose

By Carrie Dennett
Posted on October 01, 2021

Fructose is a simple sugar with a bad reputation. Sweeter than table sugar — which it’s a component of — and primarily found in many fruits and some vegetables, fructose once enjoyed status as a “healthier” sweetener. More recently, it’s had a fall from grace, stemming in part from the ubiquity of high-fructose corn syrup in processed foods. But what does the science say... READ MORE

Are your bones getting enough calcium?

By The National Osteoporosis Foundation 
Posted on September 27, 2021

Calcium and vitamin D are essential to building strong, dense bones when you’re young and to keeping them strong and healthy as you age. About 99% of the calcium in our bodies is in our bones and teeth. When we don’t get the calcium our body needs, it is taken from our bones. This is fine once in a while, but if it happens too often, bones get weak and may break. Vitamin D plays... READ MORE

Who gets a COVID-19 booster and when?

By Lauran Neergaard
Posted on September 24, 2021

COVID-19 booster shots may be coming for at least some Americans but already the Biden administration is being forced to scale back expectations — illustrating just how much important science still has to be worked out. The initial plan was to offer Pfizer or Moderna boosters starting Sept. 20, contingent on authorization from U.S. regulators. But now administration officials... READ MORE

Supplements may raise men’s cancer risk

By Howard LeWine, M.D.
Posted on September 23, 2021

Q: Do any supplements help prevent a man from developing prostate cancer? A: Most studies of vitamin and mineral supplements used to prevent cancer, including prostate cancer, have had disappointing results. In fact, some even appear to increase prostate cancer risk. Here’s a rundown on where things stand. Multivitamins. One standard multivitamin daily neither increases nor... READ MORE

Simple steps to stay focused

By Howard LeWine, M.D.
Posted on September 22, 2021

Q: My mind seems to wander more easily these days. What can I do to stay more focused? A: To help curb your wandering mind, start by tracking your lack of attention. Observe situations when you lose focus. For instance, when you read a book passage and feel your attention waning, make a mental note when it happens. Keeping a tally can help drive your attention, as it teaches you to be ... READ MORE

Tracking volunteers’ immunity via T-cells

By Margaret Foster
Posted on September 20, 2021

Most Maryland residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 — 62%, as of press time. But vaccine protection fades over time, so we may need to roll up our sleeves again for a booster shot. When is the best time to get a booster shot: six months, nine months or even a year after the last dose? This year scientists at the National Institute on Aging are trying to answer that... READ MORE