The Debate Over Acid-Reflux Drugs
Doctors explain the benefits and risks of proton pump inhibitors At one point, Dana Connell’s physician told her osteoporosis could be a side effect from taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to manage her stomach pain, but that was it, says the 56-year-old Oak Park resident and college professor. “I had terrible — at times, […]
Life-Saving Statins
Cholesterol-lowering meds can reduce risk of heart disease Open up a magazine and you’re likely to be bombarded with information, ads and articles about statins. These medications — Crestor, Lipitor, Zocor and others — have been called the latest wonder drugs. For years they’ve been used to reduce cholesterol, and studies have pointed to statins […]
The best diet for managing your diabetes
Many older Americans have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. In fact, even though many have not been diagnosed, one in four adults aged 65 or older have diabetes and nearly 50 percent have prediabetes. And what they eat matters. More than a blood sugar problem Though healthcare providers use blood sugar levels to diagnose diabetes, […]
5 things you should know about bone broth
You might feel like a caveman or cavewoman the first time you try bone broth, but it’s worth giving this nutrient- and mineral-packed broth a try. Here’s what you need to know. Bone broth isn’t exactly stock. What separates a broth from a stock? Mainly, the amount of time it’s simmered. The longer the liquid […]
Your natural ‘love hormone’ helps relieve stress
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: Do humans really have a love hormone? A: Yes, we do. It’s called oxytocin. It’s one of the many hormones released into the blood stream from the pituitary gland, a small structure at the base of our brain. It got the name “love hormone” because of its […]
Jump-starting a health savings account with an IRA rollover
Q: How much money can I roll over from my IRA to a health savings account? Also, are contributions from a rollover tax-deductible? A: You can make one rollover from an IRA to a health savings account in your lifetime, which can be a good way to jump-start your HSA if you don’t have new […]
