Could men with advanced prostate cancer avoid chemotherapy?
When we think about radiation therapy, we typically picture treatments directed at tumors by a machine located outside the body.…
When should you hire in-home help or health aides?
Most people want to age in place and live at home for as long as possible: according to an AARP…
Immune boosts or busts? From IV drips and detoxes to superfoods
Ever see ads for products that promise to supercharge immunity? Activate your body’s natural defenses? Support a healthy immune system…
No-cost, low-cost, and bigger splurges for climate-conscious gifts
Looking for gifts to give or donate this year? Climate-conscious gifts come in many guises. They may directly support our…
Are poinsettias, mistletoe, or holly plants dangerous?
Last winter, my wife shooed the dog and visiting toddlers away from our poinsettia plants, saying “they’re poisonous, you know.”…
Seeking fitspiration on social media?
Now that it’s 2024, perhaps you’ve thought about taking up a new exercise program, eating better, or some other ways…
Thinking of trying Dry January? Steps for success
Let’s file this under unsurprising news: the COVID pandemic prompted the biggest spike in alcohol consumption seen in 50 years.…
A fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia
Dementia usually develops in people ages 65 years and older. So-called young-onset dementia, occurring in those younger than age 65,…
How healthy is sugar alcohol?
If you are trying to cut back on added sugar — and you should, because excess sugar increases risks for…
The art of a heartfelt apology
If you’ve been stuck mostly at home with one or more family members over the past year, chances are you’ve…