Category: health-letter

Delirium occurs frequently in older people who are hospitalized. It can manifest as a state of confusion and agitation, or one of withdrawal and lethargy.

I read something about antidepressants causing cataracts. Is there any truth to it?

I’ve always used the word subconscious when talking about thoughts that are buried. But someone corrected me recently and said unconscious is the correct term. Have I been using the wrong word?

The Health Letter talks with an orthopedic surgeon about joint replacement.

I read that Harvard researchers found no association between eating red meat and developing heart disease and diabetes. Have I been depriving myself of steak for more than 20 years for no good reason?

The Health Letter interviews a researcher and professor whose area of expertise is medications.

Eating high-fiber foods helps lower cholesterol, and research is now suggesting that it may also help protect against respiratory and infectious diseases.

Sometimes adults suddenly develop allergies to foods they have eaten since they were children. Such reactions may be caused by a cross-reaction to another allergen.

Age-related memory loss is common, but forgetting things like significant dates or events could be a sign of mild cognitive impairment, which increases the likelihood of progression to dementia.

Eating oatmeal is a great way to add fiber to your diet, and using a microwave oven is a convenient way to speed up the cooking time.