Thanksgiving is almost here, which means football, family, food, food, and more food. According to the Calorie Control Council, the average American may eat more than 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat! These figures don’t count breakfast or late-night snacking on leftovers, so many people probably eat well over 5,000 or 6,000 calories. No… Continue reading Stuff the Turkey, Not Yourself: 10 Stay-Slim Tips for Thanksgiving
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Five Secrets of Resilience
Those of us who have a pulse also have risks … risks of bad things happening at anytime, anyplace. Illness, loss, impairment, or accidents can suddenly be a major part of our day or even our life. It’s like we have buzzards circling overhead wherever we go. When we’re young, those buzzards are high above… Continue reading Five Secrets of Resilience
An Over-The-Counter Remedy Could Eventually Fight TB
An over-the-counter remedy can help reduce age-related lung inflammation, according to a new study. Researchers from The Ohio State University found that ibuprofen helped the immune cells of older mice fight tuberculosis bacteria just as effectively as the immune cells of younger mice. The ibuprofen didn’t have any effect on the immune response of younger… Continue reading An Over-The-Counter Remedy Could Eventually Fight TB
Study: Personalized Therapy May Combat Alzheimer’s
A personalized, multi-pronged approach involving diet and lifestyle changes may be effective in combating Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders, according to researchers from UCLA. The investigators cautioned that because the study was so small – there were only 10 participants – further research is needed. But nine of the subjects showed improvement in their memories… Continue reading Study: Personalized Therapy May Combat Alzheimer’s
Sticking to a Diet: Compliance vs. Adherence
By Sondra Forsyth
You may have noticed that most health care professionals have stopped using the word “compliance” when referring to whether or not people stick with medication regimens or apply sunscreen daily or exercise on a regular basis. The word most often used now is “adherence.” The rationale is that telling patients to comply smacks of issuing a command, whereas asking them to adhere implies that they are partners in their care and can use free will to do what’s best for their health.