wellness

BONE DENSITY The test: A DEXA scan is an X-ray that measures how dense your bones are. Who should have it: Woman should have a baseline scan at age 65,men at age 70 if they’ve lost height says Jack Ende, M.D. president of American College of Physicians(ACP). Men and women in their 50s and 60s should consider a scan if they have osteporosis risk factors such as rheumatoid arthritis, smoking , or a history of corticosteroid...

Being physically active now may help you stay more independent in the event of a stroke. Researchers determined this after looking at how well older adults performed various tasks over a 14-year period. They found that stroke survivors who were less active before they had a stroke were less likely to drive, shop, cook or houseclean afterward than than those who had been getting vigorous activity three time a week. Here is something...

Having gone to bed hungry last Friday night, I woke up starving Saturday morning.  When I’m that hungry, nothing sounds better than sausages, pancakes, grits and an omelet.  Well, there were no sausages in the fridge, nor pork of any kind, not even one slice of the applewood bacon that I buy in bulk from Costco.  And, no, there was not one can of corned beef hash in the pantry.  My desire for a hearty breakfast drove my search for...

Trying to lose weight but having a tough time? Here are seven common roadblocks that often thwart progress. 1. You’re searching the Web. It’s sad but true: The World Wide Web is filled with misinformation. Google the words “weight loss” and you’ll get over 220 million results. For reliable weight loss and fitness guidance, rely on credentialed sources like registered dietitians. To find a R.D. in your area, visit...