Health

It’s been said that sitting is the new smoking: if you’re not up and moving, your health may be at risk. But how do you know how much activity you need and what’s the best exercise for your particular circumstance?  Professional trainers and others schooled in kinesiology (the study of…

A not uncommon scenario: A caregiver (usually a woman) runs herself ragged caring for an older parent, younger children, co-workers and needy friends. What’s missing from this picture? The caregiver’s own health and well being. The US Dept of Health and Human Service’s Office of Women’s Health has declared the…

Looking for yet more reason to include fruits, veggies, whole grains and olive oil (and less red meat) in your diet? The NU-AGE project of the European Union has new data to support the health value of a Mediterranean style diet. Research carried out by the project, focusing on how…

Aches, pains and other maladies often necessitate a visit to the doctor. But sometimes good health is also a good reason to check in with your physician. Medicare Part B pays for a free annual well patient visit for all who have Medicare Part B coverage. Such a visit offers…

For many if not most of us it’s been decades since we last sat in a school. The thought of a final exam or assigned paper is enough to steer us clear of a classroom. But would you re-think that decision if you knew that new knowledge could lead to…

Do you find yourself constantly turning up the tv volume? Do words drop out of conversations in crowded restaurants? Do you resist entreaties to have your hearing checked? Here’s an option: May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. To mark the occasion, the NIH has funded MDHearingAid to offer a…