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Tex-Mex Butternut Stew
The texture of the bulgur gives the impression that there’s meat in this hearty stew, and the butternut squash adds a hefty dose of beta carotene. Overall, the dish...
Solutions for Older, Itchy Skin
Why has my skin become chronically itchy since menopause? What can I do about it?
Skin typically gets drier with age due to reduced production of sebum and other moisturizing...
Twins: They Are What They Eat
For years, Christopher Gardner, PhD, director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and a professor of medicine at Stanford University—and a member of the Wellness Letter...
Springtime Is Covid Booster Time (for Seniors)
Spring has sprung, and if you’re 65 or over that means it’s time for another Covid-19 booster—even if you’re in picture-perfect health.
That’s the latest recommendation from the U.S. Centers...
Procedural Sedation
If you’re scheduled for an outpatient procedure such as cataract surgery, a colonoscopy, or dental work, what they have in common is the type of sedation you may be...
The Ups (and Downs) of Stair Climbing
Looking for a workout routine that doesn’t require equipment or a gym membership? Consider stair climbing, which is a good way to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, and agility as...
The American Heart Association Turns 100!
You would be hard pressed to find an American adult who hasn’t heard of the American Heart Association. But while we may have heard of it, many of us...
A New Take on Bone Health
You may think all you need to know about your bone health is your bone mineral density (BMD) score. And if it’s good, all is well. Not necessarily.
BMD, as...
Posting Calories on Fast-Food Menus Does Work (a Little)
When you go to a fast-food restaurant, calories may not be top of mind. But if the menu provides that dose of reality, you might make better choices, a...
April 2024 Issue
- PFAS: The "Forever Chemicals"
- Speaking of Wellness: Climate Change and Your Health
- Neuriva - Breaking Down a "Brain Booster"
- Coffee's Wide Ranging Effects
- Exercise and Brain Tolerance
- Tonsil Stones
- Shingles Vaccine
- Beet & Tomato Borscht
