Nutrition

News Briefs July 2023

Jun 26, 2023 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Hearing Loss Linked to Dementia Hearing loss is a critical public health issue affecting two-thirds of Americans over age 70. A recent study found that older adults with greater severity of hearing loss were more likely to have dementia, but the likelihood of dementia was lower among hearing aid users … Read More

Newsbriefs: Mediterranean-style diet; fracking sites and cardiovascular health; memory symptoms; skull fractures

Jun 26, 2023 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
More Evidence Med Diet Protects Cognition Eating a traditional Mediterranean-style diet may reduce the risk of dementia by almost a quarter, according to a recent study from the UK’s Newcastle University. The study (BMC Medicine, March 14) is one of the biggest of its kind— previous research typically has been … Read More

Restaurant Smoothies

Jun 17, 2023 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Cool, fruity, creamy, refreshing…all perfect words to describe smoothies. Believe it or not, smoothies have been around for almost a century! They first popped up in health food stores as a pureed fruit drink, but they’ve changed over the years. Ingredients like yogurt, protein powder, and peanut butter boosted the … Read More

Headache vs. Migraine

May 23, 2023 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Q:  What’s the difference between an ordinary headache and a migraine? A:  A migraine headache is a neurological condition (i.e., it’s a disease of the nervous system) and unlike other kinds of headaches, a migraine has other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. The pain is intense and can … Read More

Demystifying Cooking Terms

May 23, 2023 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Consuming a lot of highly processed, pre-prepared foods has been associated with higher risk for health problems, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cognitive decline, stroke and, in the case of processed meats, cancer. Cooking at home from minimally processed (fresh, frozen, or low-sodium canned) ingredients is far better for your health. … Read More

Fun Fruits!

May 23, 2023 · · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Only around 12 percent of U.S. adults consume the recommended one-anda- half to two cups of fruit a day. Trying something new is a fun way to increase your fruit intake. If you’re not sure where to begin, give one of these a try. Papaya. This melon-like fruit is wrapped … Read More

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