Are you practicing preventive eye maintenance?

IF YOU WANT TO GET the longest life and greatest amount of mileage out of a new car, it’s a good idea to follow the manufacturer’s recommended schedule of preventive maintenance.

Binge eating: beyond overindulgence

WE’VE ALL HAD THOSE DAYS when we just can’t seem to resist eating more than we should. That extra slice of pizza or second piece of birthday cake beckons enticingly, and we willingly succumb to its allure.

Kidney stones: causes, treatment, and prevention

DOCTORS CALL THEM RENAL CALCULI. To the general public, the small, hard crystals that sometimes occur in the kidneys or other parts of the urinary tract are known as kidney stones. Whatever you call them, they’re relatively common.

Eating Well

EVERY MARCH—which has been designated National Nutrition Month ® —the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reaches out to the global community to promote good nutrition and encourage everyone to develop healthful eating and physical activity habits.

Alzheimer’s vs. ordinary age-related forgetfulness: what’s the difference?

AS WE GET OLDER, it’s normal to become more forgetful. Recollecting the name that goes with a familiar face, finding the right word in conversation, locating a misplaced set of car keys, or recalling the reason for entering a room can become more challenging with age.

Important birthdays over 50

MOST CHILDREN STOP BEING “AND-A-HALF” somewhere around age 12. Kids add “and-a-half“ to make sure everyone knows they’re closer to the next age than the last. When you are older, “and-a-half” birthdays start making a comeback.

EATING WELL Infant nutrition—the first two years

IN LAST MONTH’S INSTALLMENT OF EATING WELL, I covered the topic of healthy eating during pregnancy.

Brrr…Time to pamper your skin!

DR. HANDLER OFFERS TELEDERMATOLOGY TO HUNDREDS OF PATIENTS Dr. Handler has been providing virtual dermatology to patients in many states over the past several years. Due to the viral pandemic, this may be of interest to his present and prospective patients.