EATING WELL - Healthy eating on a tight budget

SITTING HERE LOOKING AT a box of doughnuts a coworker brought in, I’m considering writing about temptation, moderation, and willpower. At the same time, I’m contemplating what to make for dinner for my college kids home for spring break.

Does Medicare cover hearing aids?

WE GET ASKED THIS QUESTION all the time when hearing aids are recommended to a patient. The answer is “yes” and “no” and “maybe in the future.” It really all depends on your Medicare plan.

Stay a step ahead of lymphedema

WHEN FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, the lymphatic system performs several important functions, including, among other duties, carrying white blood cells throughout the body to fight infection, maintaining proper fluid levels in the tissues, and helping to rid the body of toxins, waste, and debris.

Cancer staging: What do those numbers mean?

AT THE TIME OF DIAGNOSIS, cancer patients are usually informed of the stage at which their cancer was discovered, giving them a sense of how far their disease has progressed. How is the stage of a cancer determined, and what do those staging numbers actually mean?

Five steps to successful smoking cessation

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC has made clear the importance of changing unhealthy lifestyle habits that increase the risk of severe illness if one gets infected. The reasons for quitting smoking are easy to identify.

Be not reluctant: Have that colonoscopy

HEALTH SCREENINGS ARE IMPORTANT to detect a problem early enough for the best chance of successful treatment. Patients accept that, usually. But there’s one screening that gives people pause: the colonoscopy. Why?