It’s Never Too Late to Make Lifestyle Changes
“I’m 95. And a lot of my friends won’t do these,” legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke told “CBS This Morning” recently, while doing sit-ups in the backyard of his Malibu home. “All you old guys out there, listen to me,
Napping Your Way To a Better Memory
We’ve said before that dietary supplements are ineffective in boosting memory. But there’s no denying that memory loss is a concern as we grow older. Two new studies, however, appear to show that regular napping can improve memory and cognitive
Fighting the Battle of Belly Bulge
Are you among the many who picked up the COVID-19 “19”? Pounds, that is, which is the average weight gain resulting from the widespread pandemic-related shutdowns last year. Between sheltering at home with little exercise and turning to comfort foods
Age-Related Memory Loss Is Not Inevitable
Of all the things that worry us about getting older is the possibility of dementia. When you lose your memories, does that mean you lose your identity? Unfortunately, it’s becoming more common. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), there were over
Best Milk Alternatives for Your Health
“No human who has been fully weaned should be drinking milk.” You may have heard this comment from those who insist that milk is unhealthy. Or maybe you’re concerned about the welfare of the cows involved in producing it, or
Taking a Second Look at Vitamin D
Our family practice doctors have cautioned in the past about the dangers involved in consuming unregulated supplement products for health. And with good reason! Many supplements—including vitamins—can have side effects, or interact with other medications you may be taking, We would
It’s Never Too Late to Slim Down
You may have heard that, as you get older, it’s hard—if not impossible—to see substantial weight loss at your age. Maybe you’ve tried and simply given up. If so, our family practice doctors have some good news for you. According to
The Aftermath of COVID-19 Can Be Devastating
There’s still so much we don’t know about the SARS-CoV-2 virus, even after all these months. Why does it kill some people while others don’t even get symptoms? Why are some people, even in close quarters, infected while others consistently
A Positive Outlook May Slow Memory Decline
One of the downsides of getting older is experiencing the common phenomenon of memory decline. Our family practice doctors want to reassure you that this is normal and natural. Not only because certain parts of the brain shrink in size
Minimizing the Effects of Blue Light
As we spend more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic, we’re naturally exposing ourselves more to our screens. We keep staring at smart phones, laptops, and TVs. This, in turn, is increasing the amount of our exposure to the