The highly contagious norovirus – popularly known as “stomach flu” or the “winter vomiting bug” – is now surging through the U.S.. The number of outbreaks is up significantly over previous years, possibly due in part to a new strain of the virus. Outbreaks can occur after direct contact with someone who is infected. Food […]
It’s estimated there are over 60 million family caregivers in North America, and the combination of longevity (more older people) and the desire to continue living at home, or “age in place,” means the caregiver population will continue to grow. In response to this strong trend, there’s been a similar growth in the home healthcare […]
Feeling anxious, stressed, sleep-deprived? Prone to painful muscle cramps, particularly at night? If you listen to some wellness influencers, magnesium might be a magic pill for all these things. Claims about its benefits abound, from reducing stress and improving sleep to supporting muscle recovery. It can also help with brain and bone health. Heart health, […]
More women over 50 are packing their bags and jetting off alone. And they’re not necessarily booking one of those lovely, lazy beach stays (as nice as that is). Adventure travel to new, lesser-traveled destinations was the most popular type of travel for the 50-plus crowd, according to a global study from solo travel publication […]
Red light therapy is increasingly viewed as a promising treatment for wrinkles, acne, psoriasis, scars and sun-damaged skin, and as a supportive therapy for some kinds of cancer. But does red light therapy live up to the hype that it’s practically a panacea for all sorts of ailments? Praveen Arany is a professor of oral […]
Red 3 – also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127 – has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You’ve likely encountered Red 3 before. It’s a common additive to many candies, beverages, baked goods, cereals, maraschino cherries and gelatin desserts, as well as certain medications, […]
What if your doctor could come up with a disease prevention and treatment plan tailored just for you? Personalized, or precision, medicine and nutrition is poised to do just that. This burgeoning field of research aims to reshape the healthcare landscape by creating customized treatments and dietary strategies based on a person’s unique needs, using […]
One of the important pillars of SuperAging—the 7A’s—is Autonomy. And one of the most familiar expressions of this desire is “aging in place.” This isn’t to say that moving—for an example, to a retirement community—is an undesirable thing, but a significant number of SuperAgers prefer to stay where they are, and maintain their connections to […]
As the New Year festivities fade, each January reminds us of the passage of time. There is a tendency to look back with regret at roads not taken, and perhaps even despair at what the future holds. Yet this time of year can also encourage more positive reflection. It was probably in early January of […]
Okay, the man doesn’t need to work. We can get that out of the way immediately; his net worth is reputedly around $400 million. But at 77, David Letterman has a show on Netflix, now in its fifth season. And in a GQ interview, the iconic comedian and late night TV host said something about […]
