Aug. 18, 2022 – Making eye contact and picking up on subtle nonverbal cues that show that someone is listening is nearly impossible on a crowded video conference call. It’s hard to know if others on the call are listening or engaged, especially if they have their video turned off. That lack of social connection … Read more
Feeling all revved up, even at bedtime? Or maybe your throttle’s on idle with symptoms of depression, fatigue, and weight gain. In both cases, the root cause may be your thyroid. The thyroid — a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck — makes hormones that control the way your body uses … Read more
More than 1 million Americans have myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). While researchers tie it to problems involving the brain, immune system, and energy metabolism, the causes of the illness and a cure remain undiscovered. Dana J. Brimmer, PhD, a visiting scientist at the CDC, explains what doctors do know. Q: What is this disease? Brimmer: Myalgic … Read more
Getting adequate nutrition isn’t always easy. And for older adults, that’s especially true. You might not be as active as when you were younger, so you might need fewer calories. Yet research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium. Unfortunately, nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition can persist for … Read more
SOURCES: MedlinePlus: “Fatigue.” Kerry J. Stewart, EdD, professor of medicine; director, Clinical and Research Exercise Physiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Hartfiel, N. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, April 6, 2010. Oken, B. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Jan-Feb 2006.. Daniel Judelson, PhD, assistant professor, California State University, Fullerton. Harris, R. … Read more
Up to 2.5 million American adults live with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), an all-consuming fatigue that ruins their daily quality of life. At times, they’re too tired to get out of bed, take a shower, or cook a meal. They may have body pain, fuzzy thinking, and dizziness that may make it impossible to … Read more
March 15, 2022 — In casual conversation these days, you’re likely to hear: “I’m just done with COVID.” The problem is the virus isn’t done with us yet. Nor is the war in Ukraine, inflation, or gas prices, among other concerns. The statistics 2 years into the pandemic are sobering, or should be. Deaths from … Read more
You pay close attention to your kids when they’re swimming or playing in the pool, splashing in the ocean. You make sure a lifeguard is on hand, and you never leave your little ones alone near any water — even the tub. And that’s the right thing to do. But there’s still more you can … Read more
Watery eyes, a stuffy nose, sneezing: How long these symptoms last can be a clue to what’s causing your congestion. Is it a cold or a sinus infection? Cold If it’s a cold virus, you may find yourself close to a tissue box for several days. Most of the time, colds get better on their … Read more
SOURCES: Theodore Friedman, MD, PhD, chair of medicine and chief of division of endocrinology, molecular medicine and metabolism, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles. National Sleep Foundation: “How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?” Lisa Shives, MD, director, Sleep Medicine Center, University of California at San Diego School of Medicine. American … Read more