The Heart-Healthy Power of Love

Why Strong Relationships Are So Important As humans, we have a built-in desire to connect and build relationships with others.  The benefits are many: Less stress.  Being in a committed relationship is linked to a lower production of cortisol, a stress hormone.  This...

Vitamin D

Building Stronger Bones Adults ages 50 and older need between 800 and 1,000 IU of vitamin D daily, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation.  Check with your doctor for the right amount for you. If you aren’t getting enough vitamin D from sunlight and...

Beating Dry Indoor Air

Keep Your Home Humidifier Clean and Safe It’s easy to plug in a portable humidifier and forget about it, just adding water now and then.  But microorganisms can grow in a humidifier that isn’t properly cleaned, and that’s not good for you...

Cataracts

Just the Facts A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision.  A cataract can occur in either one or both eyes.  It cannot spread from one eye to the other.  Researchers suspect that there are several causes, such as smoking, prolonged exposure...

Rx Gourmet

Heart Healthy, Diabetes Friendly – and Delicious! Scallops in Lemon Wine Sauce Serves 4 There is nothing quite so elegant as a plated dish of scallops.  Pair this dish with a simple vegetable such as roasted asparagus or sauteed green beans and shallots.  Round...