Crunch on cruciferous vegetables
All veggies are good for you, but cruciferous vegetables are in a special category. This group of vegetables is rich in disease-preventing nutrients, including vitamins C, E and K, folate, minerals, and several carotenoids, including beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts are well-known examples of cruciferous vegetables, but did you know […]
Lower life expectancy likely caused by lifestyle choices
For the first time in two decades, the life expectancy of Americans declined slightly, and the overall death rate rose, according to a report from the National Center for Health Statistics. While that information shouldn’t alarm many, it does point to challenges in keeping America healthy. “A lot of people are still trying to understand […]
Prostate cancer screening should be based on individual circumstances
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: At what age should I be screened for prostate cancer? I have read different things about the best time to first have it done. ANSWER: There are no hard and fast rules for when men should be screened for prostate cancer. This spring, however, the U.S. Preventive Services Task […]
Watery tears might mean dry eyes
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I was recently diagnosed with dry eyes. But my eyes seem to be watery all the time. What would cause that to happen? A: Usually people with dry eyes have too few tears. But as strange as it may sound, dry eyes can also be watery. Tears […]
