Heart Health

Apparently, the flu shot for the previous 2021-2022 flu season turned out to be a poor match for combating the actual flu virus. While generally, the yearly flu vaccine can reduce the risk of serious illness (leading to hospitalization) by 40-60%, this past year experts declared the vaccine was “essentially…

It’s been said that the only teeth you need to brush are the ones you want to keep. Of course, most of us know from experience that good dental hygiene alone sometimes can’t save a tooth- but without it, your mouth has little chance of avoiding major dental work as…

The debate continues, even as the evidence mounts. The question is, are there health benefits of drinking coffee? Furthermore, are there health risks from consuming coffee? If so, how to balance the risks with the benefits? And does everyone experience these risks and benefits equally? As the research on coffee…

You probably don’t need the reminder that eating well and maintaining a healthy diet contribute to better health for you now- and for the longer term (though take a look here for substantial evidence to support this fact). As food expert Matthew Rees (of the website Food and Health Facts)…

While many found resilience and a sense of optimism during the pandemic, a sizable number of older adults experienced a serious level of stress- which may continue to linger – either from fear of infection, loss of income, social isolation, or even declining physical or mental health. In fact, in…

It’s easy to make excuses: “I’m too old to start,” or “I can’t risk hurting myself,” or “My legs don’t work very well anymore.”  And there may be some truth in these sentiments or at least some sense of logic to which we can all relate. But time and again,…