What factors speed up aging?
If we’re naming things that speed up looking and feeling older, factors such as sun exposure, stress, or…
Healthier plant-based diet tied to lower risk of dementia
Plant-based diets have already been linked to lower risk of diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Increasing…
The problem with “classic” Lyme disease symptoms
One day, Wendy noticed a quarter-sized rash at the top of her thigh. By the next day, it…
Quick-start guide to an anti‑inflammation diet
Chronic inflammation – a state of persistent activation of the immune system – is an important contributor to…
Outback GPs warn delays in patient data across services put lives at risk
An outback doctor says GPs are being forced to wait more than a month in some cases for…
Don’t buy into brain health supplements
A nationally representative survey found that about one in four adults over age 50 take at least one…
Elon Musk asked people to upload their medical data to X so his AI company could learn to interpret MRIs and CT scans
In Elon Musk’s world, AI is the new MD. The X owner is encouraging users to upload their…
Can supplements boost my athletic performance?
There seem to be so many opinions about boosting athletic performance with dietary supplements. What do you suggest?…
Solo aging: Who can you rely on?
Dr. Suzanne Salamon remembers Ellen as a “tiny, shriveled-up little lady” who, nearing 90, could barely hear anymore.…
Will vitamin D supplements keep me younger?
Q. Will vitamin D pills keep my cells, and me, younger? A. A recent randomized trial, organized right…
Should you take probiotics with antibiotics?
Adapted from Benefits of Probiotic Foods , Medical Editor: W. Allan Walker, MD, Conrad Taff Professor of Nutrition,…
Exercise for chronic pain: How physical activity can help you feel better
Adapted from Pain Relief Without Drugs or Surgery , Medical Editor: Melissa L. Colbert, MD, Instructor in Physical…