“Binge-watching” on Netflix…or Hulu…or Amazon Prime…or on any number of other Internet-based streaming services is all the rage right now. Even among Baby Boomers. But you might as well binge on [...]
Category: General Health
Finding your way back
As we reach the depths of winter, many people often begin to feel a little low. I often think of the 1981 Jefferson Starship song Find Your Way Back at this time of year. Of course, the song’s [...]
The safe way to stay slim — without eating less or exercising more
You may have heard how rosehips — which are popular in herbal teas, jams and juices — are a potent natural source of vitamin C and other nutrients. Maybe you’ve also heard how this fruit of the [...]
8 tips for surviving winter’s worst
Cold weather is here again. And with it comes colds and flus. Viruses, such as the common cold or influenza, spread through airborne transmission from one person to another. After you’re exposed [...]
What you need to know about pneumonia
We think of this time of year as the dreaded “cold and flu season.” But a far more dangerous complication can develop if your cold or flu symptoms linger beyond a week or ten days. You could [...]
The magnificent mineral you don’t get enough of
In mid-winter, following the holiday season, concerns set in about staying fit, getting enough sleep, and keeping up your mood. It turns out, a single, simple mineral micronutrient covers all [...]
Bean there, done that
I often report on the important role of legumes (beans) in the diet. Legumes are highly nutritious foods that also benefit the environment. Bacteria that grow on the legumes’ root nodules fix [...]
There’s no place like home for the holidays
Just in time for the hectic holiday travel period, studies show that frequent flyers have high amounts of mental, physical, and social stress. Considering that stress is the No. 1 contributing [...]
The scandal sweeping through supermarket aisles all across the country
Today, I hope you’re keeping an eye on your turkey, basting it frequently with good, quality olive oil. As I often report, olive oil offers many health benefits. Perhaps most notably, it prevents [...]
The Presidential cover-ups you don’t hear about on the news
With Halloween over, the scariest thing on the calendar is this year’s presidential election. And one of the scariest things about the 2016 election may be the presidential candidates’ hidden [...]