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Alcohol After a Stroke? Okay or Not?
Is it okay to drink alcohol if you've had a stroke?
The Stroke Foundation of Australia says flatly, “Drinking alcohol can increase your risk of having another stroke.” The American...
Coping With Tinnitus
Tinnire: Latin for “to ring”
Described as ringing in the ear, tinnitus can also sound like buzzing, crickets, hissing, whistling, screeching, clicking, static, roaring, swooshing, a dial tone, or pulsing....
Ultraprocessed Foods: A Cause of Early Death and Cognitive Decline?
Ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) may contribute to premature death and cognitive decline, suggest the findings of two separate studies from Brazil. These new studies add to the small but growing...
A Spotlight on Psychedelics
Journalist Michael Pollan is known for exploring our relationships with food, plants, and the natural world. Most recently, he has turned his attention to the history and healing powers...
Should You Deep-Six Fried Foods?
We don’t only appreciate fried foods like French fries, chips, and tempura for their flavor. We also love the crispness. But it seems there’s a price to pay if...
Vegetarians and Hip Fractures
If you’re vegetarian, pay extra attention to your bone health. A recent study in BMC Medicine—which followed more than 26,000 women, ages 35 to 69, for 22 years—found that...
Pickleball Nation!
You’ve probably at least heard of the sport called “pickleball,” an inviting amalgam of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. With its super easy-to-learn rules, it’s said to be the fastest-growing...
Don’t Glaze Over This Warning
Beware of using traditional glazed ceramics for cooking or storing foods or beverages unless you know for sure the pottery is lead free. Reports of lead poisoning have surfaced...
Allulose: The New Low-Calorie Sweetener on the Block
I recently bought a yogurt that was sweetened with allulose. What exactly is this sweetener, and is it safe?
You’re probably familiar with so-called non-nutritive sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose,...
Colorectal Cancer: Lifestyle Strategies to Reduce Your Risk
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., even though it is highly preventable. Earlier this year, the Wellness Letter took a...
