Making healthy food choices is important at any age, but as you get older, it becomes critical to keep up with how your body’s nutritional needs change. Nutrition becomes much more than just watching calories. During National Nutrition Month, Michelle Cole, R.D., LDN, CDE, the director of FirstHealth’s Diabetes & […]
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Jessica Garay According to recent statistics from the American Heart Association, more than 874,000 Americans died of cardiovascular disease in 2019, and it remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The pandemic may further exacerbate poor cardiovascular outcomes, as many have reported eating unhealthy foods, drinking more […]
Diet can be a critical piece in avoiding any number of diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), medical experts often recommend a diet low in animal fats and high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to reduce the risk of other chronic diseases, such as […]
Dr. Radowitz said that he sees “no difference whatsoever” between esketamine and ketamine, contrary to the F.D.A.’s assessments. Even so, he doesn’t think two hours is “necessary.” He acknowledges that Nushama’s practices differ from F.D.A. protocols for administering esketamine, but said he is not worried about potential risks or legal […]
New Delhi: Unfortunately, the widespread coronavirus pandemic has ruled our lives for the past two years. The constant arrival of new variants is posing demanding challenges for organisations and posing difficult scenarios for them to resume full-fledged operations. Expecting the workplace to return to their daily office routine is akin […]
Being a writer, I can’t help but start with the pernickety observation that we all too often call this thing daylight savings time when, in fact, it is daylight saving time. It’s a grammar thing. But also quite important because DST is about saving daylight, rather than savings you make […]
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention categorize a traumatic brain injury as a “major cause of death and disability in the United States.” Dr. Barry Rodstein, interim chief of physical medicine and rehabilition division at Baystate Health, discusses the challenges for those living with a […]
Summer always seems to fly by. The school year ends, and in the blink of an eye, it’s time to replenish your child’s inventory of mechanical pencils, folders, and loose-leaf paper. Back-to-school season is also a great time to take inventory of your child’s mental health. Here are 5 tips […]
There are days when you feel so miserable that you just can’t force yourself out of the bed, and on others you are ready to face the world with much enthusiasm and energy. As the scientific evidence goes, your moods and energy levels are impacted by secretion of certain hormones […]
Zucchini is a low-calorie food that can help you lose weight as part of an overall healthy diet. However, the benefits of this squash go beyond calorie control. “Because of its rich antioxidant content, zucchini can also protect against a variety of chronic illnesses, including heart disease, certain types of […]
Greg Feinsinger Last week’s column was a potpourri of random health tips, and this week’s column is more of the same. NEUROPATHIC PAIN (nerve pain): Examples of this kind of pain are sciatica and shingles pain. According to the current issue of the American Family Practice journal, this responds best to […]
Your heart being one of the most important organs of your body requires special care in every season and monsoon is no exception. The rainy season brings its own set of problems along with it and there is a steep rise in bacterial, viral and fungal infections due to humid […]