Bicycling for the health of it
Columbia resident David Zinner will be wearing his knee-length, red-white-and-blue socks on April 21 as he and a group of fellow bikers from Cycle2Health (C2H) pedal to several presidential primary voting sites. “We hope to look a little outrageous so that people will be reminded to get out and vote,” said Zinner, 69, a ride leader for C2H. While the official Howard County primary ... READ MORE
Is recurring stomach pain from an ulcer?
Dear Mayo Clinic: I thought I had an ulcer, but my doctor ruled that out and wants to run tests. He said it could be functional dyspepsia. What causes this, and is it treatable? A: Functional dyspepsia (also called nonulcer dyspepsia) and peptic ulcers can feel much the same. But unlike a peptic ulcer, which involves open sores in the digestive tract, functional dyspepsia involves... READ MORE
Eat a rainbow of foods to stay healthy
Healthy eating advocates will say good nutrition is not a black-and-white issue. On the contrary, it’s in our best interest to fill our grocery carts with an assortment of colorful vegetables and fruits! Many of the pigments that give the dynamic shades to the stars of the produce aisle are considered powerful antioxidants, which offer health benefits to our bodies. What do... READ MORE
Coronavirus: What you need to know now
The situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly, and the National Council on the Aging (NCOA) is taking proactive steps to share the best information we have to protect the public’s health, especially among older adults. Now is the time to stay informed and follow basic tips to protect yourself and those around you. Older adults at higher risk The CDC has... READ MORE
Superfoods that can help fight off colds
They say you are what you eat. So, it makes sense that eating nutritious foods can help you maintain a healthy immune system. “Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants — these are what keep your body strong, and without them you’re not giving your body the edge it needs to ward off infection,” said registered dietitian Karen Ansel, a former spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and ... READ MORE
When/how to use opioids for acute pain
Two recent articles have again highlighted how often opioid pain relievers — medications like oxycodone and hydrocodone — are excessively prescribed in the U.S. for acute pain, sometimes for vulnerable populations, and sometimes for conditions for which they are probably not even indicated. The first paper, by authors at Boston Children’s Hospital, evaluated visits to the... READ MORE
Hospitals need blood donors of any age
Dear Mayo Clinic: I’ve never donated blood before because I’m nervous that I’ll faint when I see the needle or blood. Is there anything that I can do to prevent that from happening? A: It’s common to be nervous about donating blood if you’ve never done it before. But blood donation center staff members are skilled at making the experience as smooth as possible, and your... READ MORE
Efforts to bring CBD to senior housing
Virginia lawmakers continue to fine-tune legislation that aligns with the state’s growing medical cannabis program by advancing two Senate bills facilitating the work of caregivers and lab employees. The goal is to enable older adults who have been certified for medical cannabis to obtain and use the substances. Bill SB 185, sponsored by Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant, R-Henrico, would... READ MORE
New cookbook aims to bring out flavors
This month’s recipe comes from Deep Flavors, a new cookbook described as “a celebration of recipes for foodies in a kosher style.” The author is Ken Horwitz, an attorney and CPA from Dallas, Texas, with a passion for cooking. He tells stories before (and within) almost all his recipes, giving context and history, and he describes step-by-step instructions to maximize the flavor and ... READ MORE
Questions on dry skin, cholesterol drugs
Q: My skin has become very dry and itchy over the past year. Could it be some other skin problem, not just dry skin? A: Our skin’s top layer, or epidermis, is normally thick with naturally occurring fats and oils that act as a barrier to help retain moisture and prevent irritants from entering the skin. But as we age, the skin thins, and we lose some of those fats and oils. This... READ MORE
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