Energy & Fatigue

Beware of Ticks

Jun 26, 2023 · · Energy & Fatigue
Ticks are bloodsucking parasites that can be a menace to both pets and humans. Many tick species (and mosquitos) transmit diseases to animals and people when they are infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Ticks are everywhere, but some are regionally more prolific. Ticks are most active during the warmer … Read More

News Briefs July 2023

Jun 26, 2023 · · Energy & Fatigue
New Drug May Help Prevent Migraine Headaches for Hard-to-Treat Cases The drug atogepant may help prevent migraine headaches in people who have had no success with other preventive medications. Atogepant is in a class of drugs called CGRP inhibitors. CGRP is a protein involved in starting the migraine process. A … Read More

Hyper-Palatable Foods Linked to Overeating

Apr 20, 2023 · · Energy & Fatigue
Eating hyper-palatable foods (foods with a certain hard-to-resist combination of fat, salt, sugar and/or carbohydrates) is one of three factors associated with overeating, according to researchers. In the study, 2,733 meals from four different dietary patterns were rated on how energy density (calories), hyper-palatability, protein content, and how quickly meals … Read More

A Bit About Ashwagandha

Mar 24, 2023 · · Energy & Fatigue
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a small evergreen shrub found in areas of India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. The plant has small, green flowers and fruit that turn orange-red when ripe. In Sanskrit, “Ashwagandha” translates to “smell of the horse,” which is thought to be a result of … Read More

Ask the Doctor March 2023

Feb 22, 2023 · · Energy & Fatigue
DEPRESSION AND DEMENTIA Q: Does having depression as an older adult raise the risk of developing dementia? A: There is a strong association between severe depression in older adults and an increased risk for dementia. That risk appears to be greater compared with people who have mild depression. Many studies … Read More

Fatigue Can Signal Serious Health Issues

Dec 20, 2022 · · Energy & Fatigue
Fatigue is a problem faced by many older adults, but it frequently goes unreported because—much like pain—it tends to be accepted as just another sign of aging. In fact, fatigue can be a sign of numerous health issues, many of them serious. “Fatigue is closely related to frailty, which is … Read More

To Juice or Not to Juice?

Nov 22, 2022 · · Energy & Fatigue
Juicing is on the fast track from fad to full-on health craze. Thanks to an explosion of juice bars and celebrity endorsements, satisfying that thirst for greens, super fruits, celery or beetroot juice straight up is the new black. Healthy as these juicy concoctions may seem, there’s a tall order … Read More

Beware of Dehydration

Aug 17, 2022 · · Energy & Fatigue
Water is essential for life and it is needed by the body every day. So, while it’s possible for a person to survive weeks or even months without food, you won’t last but a few days without water. That’s because the body needs water for nearly every function it performs, … Read More

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