health-letter
In addition to a multivitamin, I have been taking vitamin B12 supplements (1,000 mcg) for a few years, hoping to increase my energy. My recent blood profile showed a high level of B12 (1,826 pg/ml). Should I stop taking B12? My energy is about the same.
The editor in chief of the Harvard Health Letter introduces this year’s edition of a special issue comprised entirely of “By the way, doctor” letters from readers.
I wash my face very little because I have heard soaps, no matter how mild, dry out the skin. What do you think – what should I wash my face with?
The editor in chief of the Harvard Health Letter introduces this year’s edition of a special issue comprised entirely of “By the way, doctor” letters from readers.
A nap in the afternoon can help a person regain mental focus and retain information better, and may help people who work night shifts remain alert.
It is not always easy to tell whether an oncoming illness is a cold or the flu, but the symptoms do differ, and this chart can help.
The editor in chief of the Harvard Health Letter introduces a special section in this month’s issue focusing on feet.
I have been told by a podiatrist that because of hammertoes, the fat pads on the ball of my foot have dissipated, causing pain when I walk or stand for long periods. I like to walk for exercise so this is a real bother.
I read about the study suggesting that tight control of diabetes led to more deaths. My hemoglobin A1c level has been right around 7 to 7.5 for years. Should I back off? Or keep pushing for even lower glucose levels?
Research suggests that a diet low in carbohydrates could lead to lower levels of serotonin in the body, which in turn may cause an increase in bad moods.