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Wondering about a headline-grabbing drug? Read on

Published July 20, 2021

News stories frequently tout "breakthrough" drugs, but how often does this turn out to be true? When you read or hear about the results of a study for a new medication, these steps can help you ask questions to get the full story and a better sense of what it might mean for your health.

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Is our healthcare system broken?

Published July 13, 2021

The US healthcare system is expensive, complicated, dysfunctional — and broken. The system needs a major overhaul, and the arguments for this fall into a few broad categories: high costs, uneven access, and undue emphasis on areas of spending that do not directly benefit patients

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Losing steam? Avoid these energy zappers

Updated July 2, 2021

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Grill your way to better health

Published July 1, 2021

Grilled meat—in particular red meat—has garnered some negative attention from nutritionists in recent years, because in addition to its less-than-stellar nutritional profile, it’s been shown to generate potentially cancer-causing compounds when cooked over high heat. On the grill, the fat and protein in the meat produces harmful, potentially carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Better options are lean chicken and fish, and grilled vegetables.

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Harvard study: Internet searches sometimes lead to the right diagnosis

Published July 1, 2021

A Harvard study published online March 29, 2021, by JAMA Network Open found that people who looked up health symptoms online were able to correctly diagnosis a condition about half the time.

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Do I need to take my blood pressure in both arms?

Published July 1, 2021

Taking blood pressure readings in both arms can help reveal potential heart risks.

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How to hydrate

Published July 1, 2021

An estimated 40% of seniors are chronically underhydrated, and adults ages 65 and older have the highest hospital admission rates for dehydration. The main problem is that the sense of thirst diminishes with age. In addition, many people are not mindful about drinking water over the course of the day. People can increase their intake by setting up drinking routines, jazzing up drinking water, and increasing their intake of water-rich foods.

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5 important blood tests beyond the basics

Published July 1, 2021

Five blood tests beyond basic blood work may be worth pursuing for older adults. For example, a test to determine one’s vitamin B₁₂ level might be helpful, since older adults sometimes have trouble absorbing that vitamin. Likewise, older adults have less ability to absorb sunlight through the skin, which may lead to less production of vitamin D. Other blood tests to consider include those for HIV or hepatitis C infection, and a test to measure fasting blood sugar.

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Wearable fitness trackers may aid weight-loss efforts

Published July 1, 2021

A review published online March 17, 2021, by the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that fitness trackers helped overweight or obese people with chronic conditions reduce body weight and body mass index.

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Advisory group: Too soon to recommend routine vitamin D screening

Published July 1, 2021

An advisory group finds there is not enough evidence to recommend routine screening for vitamin D deficiency.

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Staying Healthy Archive

Articles

Wondering about a headline-grabbing drug? Read on

Is our healthcare system broken?

Losing steam? Avoid these energy zappers

Grill your way to better health

Harvard study: Internet searches sometimes lead to the right diagnosis

Do I need to take my blood pressure in both arms?

How to hydrate

5 important blood tests beyond the basics

Wearable fitness trackers may aid weight-loss efforts

Advisory group: Too soon to recommend routine vitamin D screening

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