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How to make the most of your doctor's visit Published: Mon, May 7, 2012 Dear Savvy Senior: Can you write a column educating patients on how to prepare for doctors appointments? I manage a number of small health clinics, and have found that patients – especially seniors – that come prepared when they visit our doctors are much more satisfied with the care they receive. Thanks for... Read More
Got diabetes? Take your multivitamins Published: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 For people with diabetes, taking a multivitamin every day can mean much more than a little protection against the common cold. Research is finding that multivitamins can be the first line of defense against many different types of infections, including respiratory infections and influenza. "Once a person... Read More
FDA to review inhalable caffeine Updated: Fri, Feb 24, 2012 U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials plan to investigate whether inhalable caffeine sold in lipstick-sized canisters is safe for consumers and if its manufacturer was right to brand it as a dietary supplement. AeroShot went on the market late last month in Massachusetts and New York, and it's also available... Read More
Look of old Hollywood glamour is a modern favorite Updated: Mon, Feb 13, 2012 In the Hollywood landscape of new, new, new, what really stands out is that today's starlets still emulate the looks of classic screen beauties, including Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Rita Hayworth, who ruled the red carpet in the 1950s. Funny, you don't hear that much about Cher, Sharon Stone, or even... Read More
Keep your mental edge as you age Published: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 If you’ve ever walked into a room to look for something but forgot what you were looking for, you’re familiar with the feelings of forgetfulness and frustration. Unless you take immediate action, these feelings may worsen each year. There are easy lifestyle choices you can make every day to sustain your... Read More
New ways to eat better Published: Mon, Jan 30, 2012 Let's face it: Many of the healthiest foods -- bitter vegetables, long-cooking beans and squishy tofu -- can be a tough sell. ShopSmart, the shopping magazine published by Consumer Reports, gave grocery lists a makeover with 12 healthy foods that help you get nutrients in unexpected ways from foods like chips, pasta... Read More
alternative therapies can help, but also harm Published: Mon, Jan 30, 2012 In every aspect of our lives, natural is touted as being better, and health care alternative therapies are all the rage. A recent report published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society stated that 80 percent of people over the age of 65 are consuming at least one alternative remedy and 40 percent are... Read More
Look to the past for a healthier future Published: Wed, Dec 21, 2011 When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, there are many diets and exercise regimens to choose from and it's often difficult to decipher which option is right for you. But eating right doesn't have to be complicated or overwhelming. In fact, some say we can take a note from our ancestors to determine which foods... Read More
Data looking ironclad that supplements harm Published: Mon, Nov 14, 2011 Until the late 1970s, iron deficiency anemia was a serious health threat that — although rarely fatal — led to fatigue that annually cost the nation billions of dollars in lost productivity in the workplace. The cause was almost always excessive menstrual blood loss. Because of blood loss and inadequate iron in... Read More
Best foods for older diabetics Published: Tue, Oct 18, 2011 Dear Savvy Senior, My 62-year-old husband was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. As the cook in the family, I’m interested in finding out the best diabetic foods that he should now be eating, and where I can put my hands on some good diabetic cookbooks. What can you tell me? -- Diabetic Caretaker Dear... Read More
Comprehensive plan for health the best path Published: Mon, Oct 10, 2011 I would never dream of writing a column that promotes a commercial diet program. However, a carefully designed, clinically valid research study was just published in the prestigious journal The Lancet that compared the Weight Watchers program with diet advice given by a patient's physician. In England, Australia... Read More
Tips to keep winter colds at bay Published: Wed, Sep 14, 2011 As colder weather hits, everyone starts playing a waiting game -- when, exactly, will they get sick? It's no big secret that adults and children are more likely to catch colds in the wintertime. This isn't because germs hibernate all summer, but because dry air and confined spaces make catching respiratory... Read More
italian peasant cooking makes the most of leftovers Published: Tue, Sep 6, 2011 It's easy to romanticize peasant cooking, especially when the peasants you have in mind are Italian, awash in local products such as extra-virgin olive oil, pine nuts, pancetta, wine and fresh herbs that many Americans would classify as luxuries. But Italy did suffer lean times, most recently between the two... Read More
Study: Healthy eating means spending more at store Published: Thu, Aug 4, 2011 n update of what used to be known as a food pyramid in 2010 had called on Americans to eat more foods containing potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin D and calcium. But if they did that, the study authors said, they would add hundreds more dollars to their annual grocery bill. Inexpensive ways to add these nutrients to... Read More
A fast and healthy seafood stew for spring Updated: Mon, Apr 25, 2011 Looking to score a nutritional home run this spring? Consider cioppino, the tomato-based fish stew created by Italian immigrants in San Francisco. Seafood is always a healthful choice when it comes to protein because most varieties are low in fat and calories. And even when they are high in fat, it's usually the... Read More
Getting the most nutrition for your money Updated: Fri, Mar 4, 2011 Eating more healthfully doesn't mean you have to spend more money at the supermarket. ShopSmart, the shopping magazine published by Consumer Reports, recently crunched the numbers to find foods and drinks that pack lots of nutrition for the buck, highlighting 25 deals that offer easy ways to get all of the... Read More
Polypharmacy Becomes More Menacing With Age Updated: Fri, Feb 18, 2011 Recently, I saw a patient who was taking 23 different prescription medications, five over-the-counter drugs and 10 alternative therapies and nutritional supplements. Each day, she was taking 38 different pills. Despite all the medications to promote her health, she complained of a litany of health problems,... Read More
Lifelong Health: Reports of Epidemic are Greatly Exaggerated Published: Sat, Feb 12, 2011 For the last few years, medical journals and the media have reported on an American "epidemic" of vitamin D deficiency, and patients of all ages are having their blood levels measured to detect any shortage of the essential vitamin. The attention on vitamin D is not unwarranted, as insufficient amounts can lead... Read More
Dead Doug: Teaching Grandchildren to Help Updated: Fri, Feb 4, 2011 Q: Our son and daughter-in-law will be taking a six-month overseas work assignment starting in August. They have asked us to take care of our 8-year-old grandson. We are excited about doing so. Our goal is to encourage and help build his self-esteem. How should we go about that? A: Find things that you want to... Read More
The sweet tests of chocolate Updated: Tue, Dec 7, 2010 The botanical name of the cacao tree is Theobroma, which means "food of the gods," but some of the hot cocoas CR recently tested are more heavenly than others. Read More
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