Fiber in Food and Supplements
I have high cholesterol and constipation. What fiber-rich foods would you recommend? In addition to diet, what is a good fiber supplement for seniors?
I have high cholesterol and constipation. What fiber-rich foods would you recommend? In addition to diet, what is a good fiber supplement for seniors?
I have a 16-year-old who is suffering from hair loss. She does not eat properly -not enough veggies, salad, or fruit. Could her hair loss be caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency?
How do egg substitutes compare with whole eggs nutritionally?
Certain drugs that many men take for urinary difficulties caused by an overgrown prostate are associated with a dangerous but very small risk of falling.
Women should decide when to have mammograms based on their personal risks and preferences and a discussion with their doctor.
Repetitive motions can squeeze nerves in the hand and cause temporary and short-lived numbness. It usually does not indicate a medical condition, but talk to a doctor if the numbness persists or interferes with daily activities.
Electronic fitness trackers can motivate people to stay with exercise and weight-loss programs.
Bone-building drugs are responsible for a decline in hip fracture, and they are now available as tablets, injections, and infusions.
An MRI study indicates that the pumping chambers of men’s hearts increase with age-which raises health risks-while those of women shrink slightly as they get older.
A study found that 23,000 Americans visit the emergency room every year with bad reactions to dietary supplements, and that older people frequently report choking or difficulty swallowing vitamin and mineral supplements, especially those with calcium.