Simple meat-free meatballs and burgers
Plant-based eating should be easy and delicious — and it can be. Rather than follow strict rules, simply add foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans and grains to more meals throughout the day. Walnuts, for example, are a kitchen multi-tasker with uses well beyond baked goods. In fact, walnuts can be used as a simple, whole-food meat alternative. One ounce of walnuts contains... READ MORE
The many benefits and uses of nutritional yeast
Nutritional yeast could be one of the tastiest and healthiest ingredients missing from your pantry. Though it is a great food for vegans and vegetarians, all people can gain health benefits from adding it to their diet. What is nutritional yeast? Nicknamed “nooch,” this cheesy-tasting powder is made up of a type of yeast called Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It can be grown on many types... READ MORE
What can I do once I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Q: I got my COVID-19 vaccine! Now what? A: First and foremost, congrats! You have joined millions of Americans who have been immunized against COVID-19. Like you, many are asking the same question: Now what? Let’s first talk about what vaccine you may have received. The FDA has approved three vaccines to get you immunized: one each from Pfizer; Moderna; and Johnson &... READ MORE
Could you have small fiber neuropathy?
There is neuropathy, and then there is small fiber neuropathy. These conditions are different. I hope this column will help many people who are suffering and don’t know what they have. You might very well have small fiber neuropathy (SFN), and if you ignore it, in time it will lead to bigger problems all over your body. But if you get proper treatment and help, it is very treatable. I... READ MORE
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Tweaked COVID vaccines fend off variants Dozens of Americans are rolling up their sleeves for a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine — this time, shots tweaked to guard against a worrisome mutated version of the virus. Make no mistake: The vaccines currently being rolled out across the U.S. offer strong protection again COVID-19. But new studies of experimental updates to the Moderna and... READ MORE
Should you be screened for lung cancer?
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about lung cancer screenings? I was a big smoker but quit years ago, so I’m wondering if I should be checked out. —Former Smoker Dear Former Smoker, Lung cancer screening is used to detect the presence of lung cancer in otherwise healthy people with a high risk of lung cancer. Should you be screened? It depends on your age and your... READ MORE
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Lower back pain issues
Dear Mayo Clinic: I am 45 and relatively healthy. But about a year ago, I hurt my lower back while working in the yard. I felt a sharp pain and could barely walk. It took about a month to heal. Then about a month ago, I hurt my back again — this time while lifting my young son. The pain does not seem to be getting better. Is there anything I can do to speed the healing process? How... READ MORE
Smoking cannabis may be bad for heart
Now that marijuana is legal for medical or recreational use in many states, growing numbers of Americans — including older people — are imbibing this popular drug. In fact, the percentage of people ages 65 and older who said they used some form of marijuana almost doubled between 2015 and 2018, a recent study reported. Compared with prescription drugs, the health consequences of... READ MORE
Dietary supplements: Useful or harmful?
Dear Mayo Clinic: Why does my doctor want to know what supplements I’m taking, even if I don’t have any health problems and don’t take more than the recommended amounts? A: It’s important to tell your healthcare provider about any dietary supplements you take. Although you don’t need a prescription for most supplements, that doesn’t mean they can’t significantly affect your ... READ MORE
Volunteer for a home-based sleep study
If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you know how difficult it can be to feel alert the following day. How well we sleep at night affects how we think, feel and act during the day. Now researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are launching a new study for older adults with or without sleep disorders — and no in-person visits are... READ MORE
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