In the journals: More happiness, less worry after age 50, study finds
A survey of more than 300,000 Americans finds that after age 50, people feel happier and worry less.
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By the way, doctor: Should I get the shingles vaccine?
I’m 79 and had chickenpox as a child. Should I get the shingles vaccine? What are the risks?
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In the journals: Studies find ways to reduce falls in older multifocal lens wearers
People who need multifocal eyeglasses are at higher risk of falling. Some of this risk may be lowered by being more selective about when to use multifocal lenses.
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Living wills and health care proxies
Specifying a health care proxy or preparing a living will, or both, can help ensure that your wishes regarding medical treatment are followed in the event you are unable to express them yourself.
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Taking aim at belly fat
Though the visceral fat that lies behind the abdominal wall makes up only a small percentage of the body's fat, a growing body of research indicates that it is linked to a number of diseases and conditions.
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Ask the doctor: What is the choking game?
I was half listening to the television the other night and heard something about kids dying from the choking game. What is that? How can I tell if my child might be playing this game?
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In Brief: The Quirky Brain: Why addiction causes craving
The process of addiction alters the brain’s neural connections and creates environmental cues that can trigger cravings.
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Hemorrhoid Relief
What is the best treatment to relieve the pain of hemorrhoids? I am not interested in surgery.
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In Brief: Large study finds brain training does not improve overall cognitive fitness
An online study determined that attempting to improve cognitive ability through “brain training” programs was not effective.
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Heart Beat: Converting blood sugar to HbA1c
People with diabetes who take blood sugar readings at home now have a way to convert that information into a hemoglobin A1c value, which indicates a person’s average daily blood sugar.
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