When replenishing fluids, does milk beat water?
Some studies suggest milk is better than water, but evidence is weak. Driving along the freeway recently, a billboard caught my eye. In bold letters it proclaimed: Milk hydrates better
Category: Health
Should you get an over-the-counter hearing aid?
What the new hearing aid options mean for your ears and wallet. A change in FDA regulations has cleared the way for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. What does this mean for
What’s the right way to brush your teeth?
A good brush and a bit of technique go surprisingly far to boosting your smile and health. Getting your teeth cleaned professionally feels like a dental health reset. Your teeth get scrubbed,
Concerned about your child’s development?
Glossy apps and shiny social media moments can fuel comparisons and worry about how children are developing. When you are a new parent, it’s hard not to compare your child
Prostate cancer: How long should hormonal therapy last?
Men with high-risk tumors obtain the greatest benefit from long-term treatment. Hormonal therapy is a cornerstone of prostate cancer treatment, but it has burdensome side effects. Men who take these
Jump-start a healthier New Year with four holiday eating tips
Many people wait until January 1st to begin eating healthier. After all, the holidays are full of stress and extra helpings of rich festive foods, so why bother? But banish
Don’t want to go to bed? Dealing with bedtime procrastination
Restful sleep is key for good health, and reluctance to sleep can have consequences. A few years ago, the official Twitter account for Netflix sent out the following message: “Sleep
Can plant-based diets lower your risk of prostate cancer?
Do you want to eat a healthier diet while helping to save the planet? Try becoming a vegetarian. You’ll avoid supporting an animal agriculture industry that emits huge amounts of
Low-carb diet helps cut blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes
Several health measures — including blood glucose levels and weight — improved. For most people, there’s no single healthy way to eat, though there are healthy foods and eating patterns. Yet
Ready to learn CPR?
Recent events underscore the importance of knowing how to do lifesaving CPR. The collapse on the football field of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin following a hard hit to his