No-fail popovers, no special pan required
Buttered popovers are a great accompaniment to dinner, and they take far less time to make than rolls. Or, drizzled with honey or smeared with jam, they make a delightful breakfast, brunch or snack. The ideal popover is crisp and well browned on the outside and hollow on the inside, with inner walls that are lush and custardy. And the ideal popover recipe can be made in a popover pan or... READ MORE
These foods have more vitamin C than oranges
If you chug a glass of orange juice every time you start sniffling, you may be on to something. Though studies show that consuming vitamin C can’t actually prevent colds, loading up on this nutrient may help slightly shorten the length of time you’re sick and reduce the severity of your symptoms. The thing is, a medium-size orange has only about 70 milligrams of vitamin C, which is... READ MORE
Driving in bad weather — best safety tips
There were more than 445,000 injuries and 6,000 deaths due to weather-related driving accidents in 2019. Ouch! The good news is you do not need to be one of them. Be the safest driver in town with this handy guide: How does rain affect driving conditions? Rain is a fairly common weather condition for most drivers, so it’s easy to forget how dangerous it can be. However, according to a... READ MORE
Canker sores not serious or contagious
Dear Mayo Clinic: Every few months, my teenage son gets canker sores in the back of his throat that really bother him and last for about a week. Is there something that he can do to prevent them? Will this continue throughout his life? A: Canker sores rarely pose a serious health concern. But as your son has found out, they can be annoying. Given that his canker sores keep coming... READ MORE
The cold sore connection to Alzheimer’s
Cold sores are a common problem, and people everywhere get them. If you have not had them, you probably know someone who has. [Ed. Note: They should not be confused with canker sores. See “Canker sores not contagious.”] They are caused by a virus known as herpes simplex, and about 90% of people are infected with it. Most of us pick up the virus in childhood and recover from the cold... READ MORE
Safe storage is important for insulin pens
Q: I am diabetic and use an insulin pen. I am often confused over how to store the product and how long it can last once opened. Can you help me? A: Insulin is used to lower blood sugar in patients with diabetes/high blood sugar. Insulin can come packaged in vials (for injection by syringe) as well as in injectable pen devices that utilize a spring activated by a simple push-button to ... READ MORE
Some practical ways to reduce food waste
Consumers around the world waste mountains of food. In fact, food is the largest category of waste in landfills, where it generates methane, a contributor to global climate change. The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations estimates that uneaten food belts out 3.3 billion tons of greenhouse gases to the earth’s atmosphere each year. If global food waste were a... READ MORE
The many health benefits of tea seed oil
As we move into 2021, I started thinking that a good way to start the new year is to feed our bodies better. This will ensure a stronger immune response through the winter season and also help you with gut concerns, mood, sleep and mitochondrial health. So, I want you to start the new year with what I think is the best oil on Earth: Tea seed oil. It’s not an essential oil, rather... READ MORE
What acupuncture does Medicare cover?
Dear Savvy Senior: Is acupuncture a viable treatment for pain and is it covered by Medicare? Since the pandemic hit, I have a lot of lower back and neck pain and am wondering if it’s worth trying. What can you tell me? —Looking for Solutions Dear Looking: Many studies over the years — funded by the National Institutes of Health — have found acupuncture to be very... READ MORE
Study pays volunteers 60+ to exercise
What’s the best way to prevent or delay Alzheimer’s disease? It might be by exercising several days a week. If that sounds daunting, consider enrolling in a study at the University of Maryland, which pays you to work out in your home for four hours a week. The Exercise for Brain Health — Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease study (E4BH-FAD) began in early 2019, but had to cancel... READ MORE
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