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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...
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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...
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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...
Stair climbing

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...
American Heart Association

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...
Bone quality

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...
Fast-Food Calories

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

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
Beet & Tomato Borscht

Beet & Tomato Borscht

Though all borschts—and there are hundreds of regional versions—include beets or beet juice, this peasant soup from Eastern Europe is fundamentally a blank canvas: sort of a “stone soup.”...
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Climate Change: Bad for the Planet, Bad for Humans

The planet is getting hotter, and 2023 was no exception. In fact, in the 174 years since global temperatures have been documented, 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded....
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Tonsil Stones: An Often Overlooked Cause of Bad Breath

Have you been experiencing a bad taste in your mouth and bad breath that doesn’t seem related to anything you’ve eaten? Perhaps a sore throat or a feeling of...