Who should see a geriatrician, and when?
Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about doctors who specialize in geriatrics? My father, who’s 82, takes eight prescription drugs for different health issues but still hasn’t been feeling himself lately. I’m wondering if he would benefit by seeing a geriatrician in place of his regular primary care physician. —Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned: online pharmacy buy... READ MORE
Can healthy gums prevent Alzheimer’s?
For some time now, scientists have been aware of the connection between poor oral health and dementia. Long-term studies have revealed that those who suffer from chronic periodontitis (gum disease) are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s as they age. To explain the connection, scientists suggest that the inflammation caused by gum disease may spread to the brain and stimulate the... READ MORE
Cat scratches, bites can lead to infection
Dear Mayo Clinic: My cat scratched me while I was trimming his claws, and the wound later became infected. Are cat scratches a special concern? A: buy furosemide online buy furosemide online no prescription online pharmacy valtrex no prescription with best prices today in the USA buy premarin online... READ MORE
Medicare Advantage plans may offer more
Medicare Advantage customers are about to be blitzed with an array of new insurance benefits that stray well beyond the usual coverage of doctor visits and other care. Carpet shampooing, food for a service dog, pest control and rides to a nutritionist are among the new supplemental health benefits that privately-run versions of the government’s Medicare program may offer starting next... READ MORE
Doctors should know what meds cost
It’s the number one reason patients don’t fill their prescriptions: sticker shock. While the price of almost any good or service can be found online, most Americans don’t know what they’ll owe for a prescription medication until they get it. Unexpected costs contribute to the estimated 20 to 30% of prescriptions that are never filled, which can lead to health problems from... READ MORE
Will exercise help you to sleep better?
If you’re over age 60 and don’t sleep well at night, Johns Hopkins University has a study for you. Researchers at Hopkins’ Center for Innovative Care in Aging suspect that light exercise may improve sleep duration and cognitive performance. “Research shows promising evidence for exercise or increased daytime physical activity as an effective way to promote sleep and cognitive... READ MORE
Over 40? Screen for breast cancer
Q: I heard October is breast cancer awareness month. Do both men and women need to check for breast cancer? A: October is indeed breast cancer awareness month, and it is important to take your health into your own hands (literally and metaphorically) by keeping up with annual breast cancer screenings. Although more common in females, breast cancer can develop in men, too. Therefore,... READ MORE
Fantastic reasons to eat pumpkin seeds
Not all pumpkins are orange. They can also be white, yellow or green. They also grow just about everywhere. (Antarctica is the only country where they can’t grow!) One average-sized pumpkin contains about a cup of seeds (about 500 of them). I like to roast mine and sprinkle them with a little dried lime powder and sea salt. These are also excellent when roasted with olive oil and... READ MORE
Help NIH develop a powerful flu vaccine
With flu season on the way, the National Institutes of Health’s Vaccine Research Center is busy. This fall, researchers are testing an investigational flu vaccine that could eventually help develop a universal influenza vaccine. The study, which is currently enrolling healthy adults ages 18 to 70, will test the safety of and response to the vaccine. It requires two vaccine visits... READ MORE
Try this technique for moist, buttery salmon
Cooking en cocotte— cooking beef, lamb, pork and poultry in a covered pot with little to no liquid — concentrates flavor. We were skeptical, however, that the technique would successfully translate to fish. Fish cooks quickly. Would the fish dry out in the dry pot? We gave the technique a shot with fatty salmon fillets and were more than pleasantly surprised. By passing on searing ... READ MORE
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