Keep garden-fresh tomatoes close at hand this season. Grow one or more in containers on your patio, balcony, or front steps. Any tomato can be grown in a pot, but determinate varieties are smaller and more compact, so they are a bit easier to manage in a container. They produce fruit in a relatively short… Continue reading Growing Tomatoes in Pots
Category: Health
Watch Out for Fake Health Claims
If you’re browsing the Internet and are tempted to buy a particular health product, one of the best ways to protect yourself from fake, and even possibly harmful, items is asking whether a claim sounds too good to be true, or if it contradicts what you’ve heard from reputable sources. In July 2022, the U.S.… Continue reading Watch Out for Fake Health Claims
Endometriosis and Stroke Risk
A large, prospective study found that women with endometriosis may have a higher risk of stroke compared to women without the chronic inflammatory condition, according to new research in July 2022 in Stroke, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association. Endometriosis (abnormal growth of endometrial-like tissue outside… Continue reading Endometriosis and Stroke Risk
Sustainable Water Use in the Landscape
No matter where you live, the conservation and wise use of water in our gardens and landscapes is important. Sustainable water use helps grow beautiful gardens while conserving water and helping reduce water pollution and stormwater overflows. Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to increase the soil’s ability to absorb and retain… Continue reading Sustainable Water Use in the Landscape
A Healthy Lifestyle Can Reduce Stroke Risk
Genes and lifestyle factors together play a role in stroke risk. However, even for people at high risk for stroke, adopting a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle may significantly lower the risk of stroke in their lifetime, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American… Continue reading A Healthy Lifestyle Can Reduce Stroke Risk
Composting Directly in the Garden
Don’t toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them into compost right in the garden. Worm and pile composting are great ways to manage these scraps. But if these methods aren’t for you, try trench composting. This centuries old technique is low effort and effective. The process is basically invisible, eliminates the need to turn… Continue reading Composting Directly in the Garden
Avoiding Colds and Flu on Vacation
Although colds and flu are not uniquely travel-related hazards, they can be especially unpleasant during vacation. Dozens of remedies, both mainstream and complementary, are available. So what works, and what’s a waste of your money? Here, the experts from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), offer suggestions for the best ways to… Continue reading Avoiding Colds and Flu on Vacation
Treatment Options and Considerations for Tackling Teen Acne
There are many options today for treating teen acne and no one approach works for every patient. For the best results, dermatologist need to customize the approach to match each teenage patient. There are many considerations when determining an effective treatment plan including the teens’ lifestyle and willingness to comply with the recommended treatment. … Continue reading Treatment Options and Considerations for Tackling Teen Acne
Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
Pain after any type of surgery is expected, but up to 30% of women undergoing mastectomy as part of breast cancer treatment will experience long-term pain and discomfort known as Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome, or PMPS. Fortunately, several effective treatment options are available for this vexing and distressing condition. Each year, more than 100,000 women… Continue reading Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
Generic Drugs Undergo Rigorous FDA Review
Maybe you’ve had this experience: You go to fill a prescription, and the pharmacist mentions there is a generic available. You’ve noticed generic drugs often cost less and wonder: How can I be sure they are as safe and effective as brand name drugs? Applying the rigorous standards set out by law, the U.S. Food… Continue reading Generic Drugs Undergo Rigorous FDA Review
Managing Garden Pests with Pollinators in Mind
Every garden season is filled with beautiful and tasty surprises along with a few challenges. One challenge gardeners face each year is managing insect pests while keeping the pollinators safe. Fortunately, only a very small percent of insects in our landscapes are harmful. The rest help pollinate plants, feed upon or parasitize bad insects, or help… Continue reading Managing Garden Pests with Pollinators in Mind
Most Americans Aren’t Heart Healthy
About 80% of people in the U.S. have low to moderate cardiovascular health based on the American Heart Association’s new Life’s Essential 8™ checklist according to a new study published in Circulation, the Association’s flagship, peer-reviewed journal. Life’s Essential 8™, also published today in Circulation, details the Association’s updated guidance to measure cardiovascular health, adding healthy sleep as… Continue reading Most Americans Aren’t Heart Healthy
Enjoy Your Garden After Dark with Landscape Lighting
Enjoy your garden and landscape once the sun sets with strategically placed and attractive landscape lighting. Select the best type of light that complements your garden design and best accomplishes the intended purpose. Solar powered lighting eliminates the need for outdoor outlets, extension cords or buried low voltage lines. The solar panels charge during sunny… Continue reading Enjoy Your Garden After Dark with Landscape Lighting
Oral Health in Older Adults
One of the most important factors in healthy aging is good oral health. Having healthy teeth and a good mouth allows you to eat, speak, and socialize without difficulty. Because of their age, older adults are more likely to develop dental diseases, and their health complications may make access to dental services more difficult. As… Continue reading Oral Health in Older Adults
Enjoy Your Garden After Dark with Landscape Lighting
Enjoy your garden and landscape once the sun sets with strategically placed and attractive landscape lighting. Select the best type of light that complements your garden design and best accomplishes the intended purpose. Solar powered lighting eliminates the need for outdoor outlets, extension cords or buried low voltage lines. The solar panels charge during sunny… Continue reading Enjoy Your Garden After Dark with Landscape Lighting
Scientists Discover A New Genetic Eye Disease
Researchers from the National Eye Institute (NEI) have identified a new disease that affects the macula, a small part of the light-sensing retina needed for sharp, central vision. Scientists reported their findings on the novel macular dystrophy, which is yet to be named, in JAMA Ophthalmology. NEI is part of the National Institutes of Health… Continue reading Scientists Discover A New Genetic Eye Disease
Race and Ethnicity in Cancer Care
Racial and ethnic minorities diagnosed with advanced liver cancer have a lower chance of receiving immunotherapy, the most effective treatment for patients with the disease, according to a new study led by Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Hepatology, found Black and Hispanic patients were significantly less likely to receive immunotherapy… Continue reading Race and Ethnicity in Cancer Care
New Numbers for Omega-3 Fatty Acids
About 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or supplements, appears to be the optimal daily dose to help lower blood pressure, according to a research review published in June 2022 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association (AHA). Omega-3 fatty… Continue reading New Numbers for Omega-3 Fatty Acids