Can Stress Be Harmful to our Health?
ASK THE EXPERT – As seen in the Surprise Independent, April 29, 2015 While a certain amount of stress can be beneficial, when it motivates us to perform well in an athletic competition or to meet a deadline, often stress is negative. And everyone has stress. Whether it’s related to work, finances, family, personal health or other factors, stress is a frequent and […]
4 Things You Can Fix About Your Aging Body
You can’t turn back time, but you can undo some of the damage done By Denise Logeland for Next Avenue Most of the time, we should hold on to our wallets (and our dignity) when someone tells us we can look and feel younger — unless that someone is Dr. Daniel Neides, medical director of the […]
Three Diets that Don’t Bite
Feeling hungry? Dash on over to the Mediterranean Café for a bowl of TLC. There probably is a restaurant called the Mediterranean Café somewhere in the world, and maybe they actually serve a dish called TLC. In reality, I made it up as a way to highlight three evidence-based diets known for their health benefits. […]
Quick Study: The Latest on Vitamin D and Dementia
New research shows a clear link, plus 3 ways to get more D Guest post by Laine Bergeson for Next Avenue Older adults who are severely vitamin D deficient have a 122 percent increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. The research team, lead by Dr. David Llewellyn at the University of […]
TLC Makes the Heart Grow Stronger in More Ways Than One
By Rhonda Zonoozi and Tracy Garrett Ah, February: when our thoughts turn to showering our Valentines with tender loving care. We don’t mean to play down Valentine’s Day and mushy, heartfelt love, but when was the last time you gave some TLC to that fist-sized, super pump in your chest? Without our hearts — working […]
Fiftysomething Diet: 5 Foods That Will Bring Your Blood Pressure Down
Consuming natural foods, along with cutting out salt, will have you eating well and avoiding heart disease Guest post by Janet Bond Brill, Ph.D. for Next Avenue High blood pressure, also known as “the silent killer,” is an epidemic in our nation. It typically has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people don’t realize […]
7 Easy Ways to Build Strong Bones
Jump 10 times, crush some cans and other tips to boost bone density Guest post by Linda Melone for Next Avenue Bone building reaches a peak during adolescence but then slows after age 25. In addition to this natural bone loss, we’re less likely to perform high-impact, bone-stimulating exercises (such as jumping) after age 50. This […]
What do You Have to Lose?
by Rhonda Zonoozi and Tracy Garrett Year after year, shedding pounds and getting fit top the list of New Year’s resolutions. Sadly, they also top the list of failed resolutions. As the joke goes, “If losing weight was as easy as losing your keys, your cellphone, your temper or your mind, we’d all be skinny.” […]
How To Beat the Winter Blues
Vitamin D and bright lights really do work for seasonal affective disorder Guest Post by Emily Gurnon for Next Avenue The official beginning of winter that arrived on Sunday, Dec. 21, marked the darkest day of the year. Around this time, some of us feel a familiar pall as the gloom outside seems to creep into […]
10 Things You Should Bring to Every Doctor’s Appointment
An expert says proper preparation for every office visit is critical to getting the care you deserve By Leana Wen, M.D. for Next Avenue As an emergency physician, I see patients every day who have forgotten to bring something critical to their appointments. That’s understandable when you face an unplanned emergency situation, but not when […]
