Ankle swelling and shortness of breath
Q: I tend to get ankle swelling on hot days. But now it seems more constant. What might cause the change? A: Lower leg and foot swelling is most often the result of an abnormal fluid buildup. Doctors call it edema. Because fluid flows downhill, it pools in the lowest parts of your body. Excess fluid retention can be triggered by many things, including summer heat, eating too much... READ MORE
Facing age-related macular degeneration
Dear Savvy Senior, Is macular degeneration hereditary? My mother lost much of her vision from it before she died, and now at age 65, I’m concerned I may get it too. What can you tell me? —Brown-Eyed Betty Dear Betty, Unfortunately, having a parent or sibling with macular degeneration does indeed increase your risk of getting it by three to four times. But the good news is... READ MORE
Yes, you can reduce some food’s calories
Calorie counts are everywhere: stamped on packaged foods, plastered on restaurant menu boards, and accompanying recipes in magazines. They’re inescapable. And many of us pay a great deal of attention to these numbers in the name of calorie-controlled eating. In recent years, however, scientific studies have cast doubt on the way calories in some foods are measured and how we typically... READ MORE
NIA study seeks way to prevent diabetes
Strawberries, raspberries and nuts are delicious. Can they also prevent diabetes? The National Institute on Aging needs your help to determine whether a nutritional supplement can help regulate blood sugar — and perhaps stave off type 2 diabetes. When we eat foods like pomegranates, berries, walnuts and pecans, our bodies produce something called urolithin A. It’s also sold in... READ MORE
There are benefits to couples sleeping separately
Michael Solender and his wife have been together for 42 years. They slept in the same bed for the first 10, taking to separate rooms after that. Their sleep separation was due to his developing chronic and heavy snoring that eventually led to a diagnosis of sleep apnea and his use of a CPAP machine. After the machine eliminated his snoring, they continue to sleep apart in their... READ MORE
Why food may not taste like it used to
We know that as we age, eyesight and hearing may decline, but did you know that taste and smell can as well? We start out with thousands of taste buds, not only on the tongue, but in the throat and on the roof of the mouth. Some taste buds are sensitive to sweet, others to sour, salty, bitter, and more. When taste buds are damaged (like from scalding coffee), they are able to regenerate... READ MORE
What cognitive tests can and can’t show
It was the new chant in Washington politics last month: “Get a cognitive test!” Political opponents, armchair pundits and even nervous supporters demanded that President Joe Biden undergo such testing after his dismal debate performance — even though his physician said he gets, and passes, an annual neurologic exam. Former President Donald Trump, who’s only a few years... READ MORE
Gym’s water cooler is fountain of youth
Here’s the message from Dr. Marcas Bamman, a physiologist with decades of research into aging who preaches the benefits of weight-resistance training for those who are getting up there. We’re talking people 60-plus — women and men. And we’re talking about hitting the gym and weight training. “Resistance training is in many ways the true fountain of youth,” Bamman said in... READ MORE
Balance telemedicine and in-person care
Patients can now see an array of doctors without leaving their recliner, thanks to telemedicine. But that doesn’t mean trips to the doctor’s office should end. Finding the right balance between virtual and in-person visits can be a key to getting good care. Here’s what you need to know about which form of care may be right for you and when. What is telemedicine? This term... READ MORE
Pan-fried chicken with whole-grain Dijon
Pan-fried chicken cutlets are a convenient weeknight dinner, but they can be a little bland. Adding layers of flavor to each component of the dish ensures delicious results. In this recipe from our cookbook Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for Every Day of the Year, whole-grain Dijon mustard is whisked into the egg mixture that coats the cutlets, providing a bright, pleasantly ... READ MORE
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