Quick and easy North African lentil soup
Red lentils are an ideal legume. For one thing, they’re quick to prepare, cooking up in less than 20 minutes, with no presoaking or brining required. But the best thing about cooking red lentils is that, unlike other beans and legumes, you don’t need to worry about getting the interiors of the beans to soften before the skins rupture. With no skins to contain them, red lentils... READ MORE
Some, not all, weight fluctuation is normal
Weight fluctuation throughout the course of a day is normal. Weight fluctuation throughout the course of your life can be harmful. Sounds contradictory, doesn’t it? It’s not. A person should strive to maintain a consistent healthy weight throughout life. Fluctuation in large amounts throughout your life — that lose-gain-lose-gain cycle so many of us experience through so-called... READ MORE
Why women’s hair thins and what helps
Though many people think of hair loss as a male problem, it affects at least a third of women. But unlike men, women typically experience thinning hair without going bald, and there can be a number of different underlying causes for the problem. “Some are associated with inflammation in the body. Some are female-pattern hair loss,” said Dr. Deborah Scott, assistant professor of... READ MORE
COVID-19 News
Does cold weather affect COVID spread? Can cold weather cause an increase or decrease in the transmission of the coronavirus? Not by itself. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the virus is mainly spread between people. It can be transmitted in any kind of weather and there is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill it. Rain and snow might dilute any traces of the virus... READ MORE
Who should be screened for cervical cancer?
Q: A friend’s mother was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Should I be worried about this, too? A: Cervical cancer occurs when there is uncontrolled cell growth that starts in the cervix. Sadly, more than 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer every year. More than 20% of cases of cervical cancer are found in women over 65, according to the... READ MORE
Tart cherry juice may improve your sleep
You may be familiar with tart cherries if you like to cook. Tart cherries (also known as sour cherries) are used in dishes like pies, preserves, soups, cakes, tarts, sauces, cocktails and more. But did you know that these tasty fruits might also help you get a better night’s rest? Tart cherry juice could be the solution — studies have shown that it can help you sleep longer and... READ MORE
Testing a supplement to curb psoriasis
Psoriasis affects more than 125 million people worldwide, including Art Garfunkel, John Updike and Kim Kardashian. The autoimmune skin condition is characterized by white, scaly lesions on the skin. There is no cure, but some treatments are available. Now researchers at the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute are seeking people with mild to... READ MORE
Stop weakening your immune system
Everyone talks about masks. I like them and wear them, but they provide external protection only. While masks are important and useful, I will be totally honest with you about them. The way we respond from a pathogen has more to do with our internal protection, as in our immune system! So ask yourself if it’s up to par. If it’s not, then you need to start fertilizing your garden of... READ MORE
Having memory problems? Steps to take
Dear Savvy Senior, My mom, who’s 76, has become more forgetful lately and is worried she may be getting Alzheimer’s disease. What resources can you recommend to help us get a handle on this? —Oldest Daughter Dear Oldest, Many of us worry about memory lapses as we get older, fearing it may be the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia. To get... READ MORE
Most older adults are lonely, but resilient
If you’re facing the holidays and already missing your friends and family, you’re not alone in your loneliness. According to a November survey of 2,042 people, 7 out of 10 adults reported feeling lonely because of the pandemic. Conducted Nov. 6 to 11, the survey found that more than half of respondents said their loneliness stems from the isolation necessary to combat the... READ MORE
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