Health

While it feels like a long time coming, the reality is that the development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines has come at a remarkable speed and it appears that very soon, vaccinations will begin in this country, as they already have in Britain and elsewhere. And while there remain…

Of the many numbers you’ve probably been tracking this year (i.e., number of COVID infections in your vicinity, weeks without seeing your loved ones, months without getting a haircut, etc.) one that’s probably crucial to track for your health and well-being is your weight. We know that putting on the…

The Hungarian-American dermatologist Erno Lazlo once said, “Beautiful skin requires commitment, not a miracle.” But once the cold weather comes around, that skincare commitment seems to demand another level of intervention, especially for older women. And this winter, beyond the usual heightened winter skin regimens, there’s the constant hand washing…

We knew this was coming, but now that we’re here, the forecast sounds ominous: Predictions are that given the continuing spread of the coronavirus, and with activity moving back indoors and holiday gatherings taking shape (despite public health warnings), we face a “long darkness before dawn.” In essence, the next…

Given the “warp-speed” development of what appear to be viable COVID vaccines, it would seem that almost anything is possible with enough scientific determination and grit. And yet, for those who are afflicted with dementia or those ultimately determined to have Alzheimer’s, there continue to be no real viable treatments…

With all the focus on COVID and the emerging new vaccines, it’s easy to forget that there’s another critically important vaccine already available that’s essential to maintaining your health: the yearly influenza vaccine. Reports to date show a sizable uptick in the number of people requesting this year’s flu vaccine,…