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Got High Blood Pressure? Relax!
If you’re looking to shave some points off your blood pressure, relaxation techniques might help—at least for a while.
That’s according to a new analysis of clinical trials that have...
Plant-Rich Diets for Optimal Aging
There may be no fountain of youth, but a diet rich in plant foods might be one of the keys to thriving later in life, a large 30-year study...
June 2025 Issue
- Eye Color & Health
- When Doctors' Words Hurt
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Cutting Boards
- Fluoride
- Osteoporosis Guidelines
- Celeriac Puree
Celeriac Puree
The flavor of celeriac (celery root) is difficult to describe: It’s decidedly celerylike, but also is slightly nutty, with very faint licorice undertones. Cooking celeriac in milk helps preserve...
Do You Worry Too Much?
Worrying is a normal part of life. Did you forget to turn off the stove? Can you afford to pay the rent? Could your nagging cough be something serious?...
When Words Hurt: Here’s What Your Doctor Shouldn’t Say
I’m going to cut to the chase here: Doctors are not always good communicators. I do believe most of us are compassionate, and try to convey that. Still, we...
Battle of the Boards
Whether you’re slicing chicken, dicing onions, or julienning potatoes, you’re going to need a cutting board. What’s the best option for both function and safety? There’s no clear-cut answer,...
Your Eyes: The Window to Your … Health?
The eyes are said to be the windows to the soul, but do they also offer a glimpse into your risk for certain health problems? Some research suggests that...
Duck: Good, Bad, or Somewhere In-Between?
I saw duck fat spray at my local supermarket for the first time. That got me wondering—how healthy (or unhealthy) is duck compared to other types of poultry?
It’s a...
A Bone Checkup
New guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are reaffirming the importance of osteoporosis screening for women—but, once again, men are being left out.
Osteoporosis, a bone-thinning disease that...
