Articles On:Health

April 22, 2022

Relief from a Cough Without Antibiotics

Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Medical School answers a reader’s question about a persistent cough, ...

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man coughing photo by Noriko Cooper Dreamstime. Harvard experts answer a reader’s question about a persistent cough, including potential causes and common remedies for relief from a cough.
April 19, 2022

Dumbbells for Women Over 50: A Smart Move

Writer Larissa Banting talks with physical trainer Alicia Jones on the wisdom of using dumbbells ...

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Seniors With Dumbbells at home. Photo By Viktoriia Hnatiuk Dreamstime. Trainer Alicia Jones on the wisdom of dumbbells for women over 50, from why to start to tips on beginning a simple weight-training routine.
April 18, 2022

Probiotics Without Yogurt

Matthew Solan of Harvard Health Blog shares options for foods that offer probiotics without yogurt, ...

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Many other foods also serve up a good dose of good bacteria. Matthew Solan of Harvard Health Blog shares options for foods that offer probiotics without yogurt, still with those healthy bacteria.
April 5, 2022

Blood Sugar Control for Older Diabetics

“What’s a good level for me to avoid low blood sugar?” The Harvard experts look ...

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A senior managing his diabetes. “What’s a good blood sugar level for me to avoid low blood sugar?” The Harvard experts look at tight control, loose control, and older diabetics. Talk with your doctor about the best blood sugar goal for you.
April 1, 2022

The Nutritional Power of Sour Foods

Sour foods offer nutritional power as well as a burst of flavor. These seven foods ...

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These 7 sour foods offer nutritional power that can boost our gut microbiome and provide other benefits to improve health and quality of life. Including one or more of these foods into your daily diet is good for the gut.
March 29, 2022

Speech Therapy After a Stroke

Speech therapy after a stroke may help people manage their communication difficulties. A speech-language pathologist ...

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Senior Woman And Her Daughter Having Coffee At Home Photo By Noriko Cooper Dreamstime. For article, Speech therapy after a stroke may help with communication difficulties. A speech-language pathologist may suggest other interventions, too.
March 25, 2022

5 Rules to Choose Healthy Juices

While a drink loaded with fruits and vegetables sounds righteous in theory, is juice really ...

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A row of five colorful bottled juices. Is juice really healthy? Dietitian Dana Angela White shares tips on how to choose and make healthy juices from fruits and veggies.
March 22, 2022

Heart Rate Variability and Your Health

The experts at Harvard Health explains what you need to know about heart rate variability ...

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Man With Smartwatch Photo By Syda Productions Dreamstime. For article, The experts at Harvard Health explains what you need to know about heart rate variability – and when you should be concerned.
March 18, 2022

A Flexitarian Diet: Could It Work for You?

There’s an ongoing dietary movement shifting focus away from animal products toward plant foods; this ...

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Dinner Table Laden With Healthy Food Photo By Soloway Dreamstime. For article, If you appreciate health and other reasons for being vegetarian or vegan but aren’t willing to give up meat, try a flexitarian diet instead.
March 16, 2022

The Benefits of Sports for Seniors

Older adults can participate in competitive athletics at many skill levels. The benefits of sports ...

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Lenora Marine, 60+ triathlete, riding her bike during a competition. Older adults can participate in competitive athletics at many skill levels. Benefits of sports for seniors are health, camaraderie, and more.