Vegetables you can eat from root to stem
The average American household wastes nearly $2,000 worth of food a year. Fighting food waste sounds smart, right? What it doesn’t sound is delicious. That’s where this use-the-whole-veg, root-to-leaf cooking approach comes in. Here are some delicious ways to make the most of your vegetable bounty. One hundred percent outrageously good food. Zero waste. 1. Broccoli stems Broccoli... READ MORE
Six fruits that will help you sleep better
If you regularly struggle to get a good night’s rest, you’ve probably tried a variety of strategies, such as meditating or journaling. However, your eating habits also play a significant role in the quality of your sleep. Here are six fruits to consider adding to your diet to support better sleep. 1. Kiwis Thanks to high levels of melatonin and serotonin, eating fresh kiwi can... READ MORE
There’s hope for Lewy body dementia
Months after actor and comedian Robin Williams took his own life in August 2014, autopsy results revealed he had a devastating disease: Lewy body dementia (LBD). Unlike Alzheimer’s disease and even frontotemporal dementia, this brain disorder has tended to hide in the shadows. But work is underway to change that, said Dr. Stephen Gomperts, an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard ... READ MORE
Do late breakfasts speed up aging?
There’s an interesting new study that might make you think twice about when you have your first meal of the day. Researchers followed about 3,000 adults (between the ages 42 to 94), for more than two decades. They weren’t looking at calories, carbohydrates or cholesterol. Instead, they looked at something most of us never think about: the timing of breakfast. On average, most... READ MORE
Hopkins Alzheimer’s study seeks volunteers
If you’re between 50 and 80 years old and want to help find new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine needs you. There’s a study underway that will determine whether a low dose of an anti-seizure drug can treat parts of the brain that are overactive in people who are at risk for Alzheimer’s. “This particular study is designed to... READ MORE
What should you eat for a healthier heart?
Dear Mayo Clinic: We hear a lot about “heart-healthy” diets, but the guidance seems to always change. It’s confusing to me. What foods are important, and what should we avoid? A: One of the most important factors for a healthy heart is to try to follow a healthy diet. We usually recommend a Mediterranean diet, which is mostly based on trying to eat more white meat, such as fish and ... READ MORE
How to find balance this holiday season
As autumn progresses toward winter and the holiday seasons approach, many people in Howard County look forward to traditions that warm the heart: family gatherings, festive meals and the joy of reconnecting with loved ones. Yet while the holidays bring moments of light, they also come with challenges — especially for those navigating grief, changes in family roles or the quieter... READ MORE
How to ward off gallstones and treat vertigo
Q: I didn’t realize I have gallstones in my gallbladder until they were seen when I had an abdominal CT scan. I don’t have any symptoms. Do I need to change my diet or take any medication to dissolve them? A: The gallbladder is a small organ that sits under the liver in the right upper portion of our abdomen. It plays an important role in helping us digest food. But we often don’t... READ MORE
Does vitamin C help us when we’re sick?
Dear Mayo Clinic: Growing up, I was told to drink orange juice when I had a cold because “vitamin C is the cure.” Does vitamin C actually help us when we’re sick? What are its benefits? A: Vitamin C supports our immune systems, helps our bodies heal wounds, protects our joints and contributes to collagen formation, the main protein in the body. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that... READ MORE
Salmonella can hit older adults harder
Pop quiz: what is salmonella? If you’ve ever had a run-in with this bacteria, you know it can cause a food-borne illness called salmonellosis, a form of food poisoning. But you may not know that salmonella bacteria sicken an estimated 1.35 million people every year in the United States. In fact, it’s the leading cause of hospitalizations and deaths due to food... READ MORE
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