The very first B vitamin was discovered way back in 1912. Since then, researchers have identified a total of eight distinct B vitamins: B1 (thiamine) B2 (riboflavin) B3 (niacin) B5 (pantothenic acid) B6 (pyridoxine) B7 (biotin) B9 (folic acid) B12 (cobalamin) B4, B8,...
Hormone replacement therapy (also known as HRT) has been around for longer than many people realize. It started back in the 1960s with estrogen replacement for women who suffered from symptoms of menopause. Today HRT includes the replacement of several important...
The phrase “healthy eating” isn’t especially motivating for most people. It may even conjure up images of a plain chicken breast, some steamed vegetables…and not much flavor. The thing is…the older you are, the more important healthy eating becomes. As...
Inflammation is a good news / bad news thing. On the plus side, inflammation is part of your body’s healing process. When you suffer an injury, or your body is invaded by a virus or other pathogen, your immune system increases blood flow to the affected area(s) to...
It’s the middle of winter. The nights are long. The days are short. And your outlook on life might be as gloomy as the weather. Many people feel down and/or irritable this time of year, and often for no particular reason. You could also be tired during the day…and...
People often look to the new year as an opportunity to commit (or recommit) to a healthy lifestyle. For some, this will mean doing a “cleanse”. Many approaches to cleansing are touted as being the solution to anything that might ail you. And who doesn’t like a “quick...
The holiday rush doesn’t always leave much room for romance. That said, here are some steps to help you and your special someone find some quality time together. Don’t Burn the Candle at Both Ends Shopping, wrapping, parties…at this time of year it can be easy to get...
The holiday season is here. And no matter what your family’s traditions are, they probably include gifts. Think of all the presents you’ve ever received…or given. Obviously, some were better than others. But the best presents weren’t just useful for a day or even a...
If you’re like most people, you probably see your primary care physician once every year or two for a check-up. As part of that check-up, your PCP likely checks your weight and your blood pressure, and then orders some routine lab tests. Blood tests are common. A few...
One of the unavoidable features of getting older is that stuff hurts. Some days it may seem like everything hurts…from your ankles and knees to your hips and on up to your back, shoulders, and neck. Maybe throw in your elbows, wrists, fingers, and toes for good...
