Bedtime snack mistakes can wreck sleep

By Krissy Brady, CookingLight.com
Posted on September 16, 2021

Snacking before bed can be a tricky business. Eat too much, and get ready for a night of tossing and turning. Eat too little, and you might find yourself devouring your entire kitchen at 3 in the morning. It’s no secret that steering clear of refined carbs and junky foods before bed is one of the best ways to avoid a sleepless night. But even noshing on healthy P.M. snacks can still... READ MORE

The benefits of running for better health

By Sara Filmalter, M.D.
Posted on September 15, 2021

Dear Mayo Clinic: A few neighbors formed a running group to train for a marathon in 2021. I’m thinking about joining them, as I know that running can be good exercise, but I’ve never run before. online pharmacy buy lipitor online with best prices today in the USA Is running a marathon actually good for my health? Should I do certain things to avoid injuries? A: Being active and... READ MORE

Red and processed meat: Worry or not?

By Howard LeWine, M.D.
Posted on September 14, 2021

Q: With so much advice about the healthiest diet, I’m confused about how much red meat I can eat, if any. What’s your advice? A online pharmacy doxycycline with best prices today in the USA : Experts continue to debate the right answer to this question. Avoiding red and processed meats has been a standard public health message for many years. In 2019, a highly respected medical... READ MORE

Creamy lasagna soup with vegetables

By Family Features
Posted on September 13, 2021

Lasagna is often a family favorite, a kind of comfort food with an Italian vibe. But depending on the recipe, the process of making it can be onerous. First, you prepare and season the sauce and mix together the cheeses. Then you part-cook the lasagna noodles and trim them to fit the dish. You might even need to pre-cook some mushrooms and other vegetables. Finally, you have to line... READ MORE

Ways to cope with pain of osteoarthritis

By Jewlyus Grigsby
Posted on September 10, 2021

Q: My doctor just diagnosed me with osteoarthritis. Whenever I lift something, I experience pain in my hands, knee or hip. How can I stop this pain from taking over my life? A: It can be difficult to receive a diagnosis like this one. Osteoarthritis pain is very common and can affect your daily life. It’s caused by the wearing down of the cartilage in your joints. Cartilage... READ MORE

Blueberries, a native fruit and superfood

By Lori Zanteson
Posted on September 09, 2021

Blueberries, one of the first named “superfoods,” are one of the few fruits native to North America. Native American tribes have coveted them for hundreds of years, calling them “star berries” for the five-point “star” at the blossom end of the berry. The brilliantly hued berries were believed to protect children from famine, ease childbirth pain and treat coughs and... READ MORE

Researchers seek to prevent Alzheimer’s

By Margaret Foster
Posted on September 01, 2021

While some scientists are working on medications to treat memory loss, other researchers are looking for ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease entirely. Now a global study is under way to track the brains of healthy older adults who don’t yet have memory loss. Called the Ahead Study, it will enroll 8,000 participants at 100 sites in several countries. Howard University in Washington,... READ MORE

What we know about COVID booster shots

By Carla K. Johnson
Posted on August 31, 2021

U.S. health officials plan to offer COVID-19 booster shots to vaccinated Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines’ effectiveness is declining. Here’s a look at what we know about boosters and how they could help fight the coronavirus pandemic: Why might we need boosters? It’s common for protection from vaccines to... READ MORE

Confused about steroids: Good or bad?

By Howard LeWine, M.D.
Posted on August 27, 2021

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Which meds are best for Type 2 diabetes?

By Samar Hafida, M.D.
Posted on August 26, 2021

If you are living with Type 2 diabetes, you certainly are not alone. One in 10 people in the U.S. has diabetes, according to the CDC. However, despite considerable progress in diabetes treatment over the past 20 years, fewer than half of those with diabetes actually reach their target blood sugar goal. In part, this may be because doctors can be slow to make changes to a patient’s... READ MORE