I like it when the answer to a problem can be traced to food. While its great to get regular exercise, both physical and mental – and get busy with all the crossword puzzles and other activities that are helpful in keeping your memory the way it should be, the…
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Do you think about water when you look at nutrition? Water is one of the most critical nutrients in our diet – and just a little dehydration can make you feel weak, fatigued and head-achy. Drinking sufficient water can help you prevent serious health problems such as kidney stones and…
The Food and Drug Administration said Friday it has approved the first mammography device that generates 3-D images of the breast, potentially helping doctors spot more cancerous tumors. The Selenia Dimensions System from Hologic Inc. offers both 2-D and 3-D X-ray images, providing additional viewpoints of the breast. The FDA…
A hypochondriac is someone who is obsessed about his/her health. For at least six months this person has been convinced that he/she is seriously ill, despite the fact that doctors reassure them that there is nothing wrong with them. Obviously, this obsession affects their daily lives, and their relationships, and…
Fruits and vegetables are extremely important in anyone’s diet – but they are even more important if you are diabetic. Which fruit and vegetables are best to have? Here are some recommendations: Fresh fruit – concentrate on low-GI fruits such as citrus (oranges, grapefruit), cherries, strawberries and other berries, peaches,…
(Johns Hopkins Health Alert) Today, approximately half of all people over 65 take five or more medications daily; about one quarter take between 10 and 20 medications each day. A single medication can sometimes have its own adverse effect. And someone taking as few as two or three may experience…
Heartburn can be hell – and a serious case of heartburn is painful and extremely unpleasant. Ask someone who knows. While occasional heartburn is not unusual, especially if you have eaten something out of the ordinary, if it becomes a regular feature of your life, it is time to take…