HEALTHbeat E-mail Newsletter Archive
April 2021
March 2021
- March 27, 2021: Evaluating MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment)
- March 25, 2021: Tai chi: Promising for COPD
- March 20, 2021: Over-the-counter antacids for heartburn
- March 18, 2021: The art of apology
- March 18, 2021: 4 ways to improve focus and memory
- March 13, 2021: Is it just midlife, or is your thyroid slowing down?
- March 11, 2021: Working with advanced care scenarios
- March 6, 2021: Create a plan to relieve your back pain
- March 4, 2021: Why your bladder keeps you up at night
January 2021
December 2020
- December 31, 2020: Seven steps for making your New Year’s resolutions stick
- December 24, 2020: Exercise can ease rheumatoid arthritis pain
- December 19, 2020: A strong core: The simple, flexible, and portable workout
- December 17, 2020: The best exercises for your bones
- December 12, 2020: How aging affects focus
- December 11, 2020: IBS? A low-FODMAP diet may help
- December 5, 2020: Testing for hearing loss
- December 3, 2020: Hypothyroidism symptoms and signs in an older person
November 2020
- November 28, 2020: Slow down—and try mindful eating
- November 26, 2020: Medications for depression: Which is best?
- November 21, 2020: Stay on top of heart failure symptoms
- November 14, 2020: Clean eating: The good and the bad
- November 12, 2020: Bouncing back from stress
- November 7, 2020: Cholesterol and heart disease: The role of diet
- November 5, 2020: 5 exercises to improve hand mobility
October 2020
- October 31, 2020: Walk this way to protect your neck
- October 31, 2020: When to seek immediate medical attention for neck pain
- October 29, 2020: 9 ways to banish dry skin
- October 29, 2020: What you should know about clean and natural cosmetics
- October 24, 2020: How to silence snoring
- October 22, 2020: What is cognitive reserve?
- October 17, 2020: 5 tips for coping with sciatica
- October 15, 2020: 6 signs that it may be time to have a joint replaced
- October 15, 2020: Protecting your joints
- October 10, 2020: Non-drug treatments for adult ADHD
- October 8, 2020: The impact of stress on your gut
- October 8, 2020: Putting the kibosh on belching
- October 3, 2020: Medications that increase your risk of falling
- October 1, 2020: 4 ways to boost your self-compassion
- October 1, 2020: How to nurture positive relationships
September 2020
- September 26, 2020: How to thaw a frozen shoulder
- September 24, 2020: 9 ways to fix foot pain
- September 24, 2020: Finding relief from calluses and corns
- September 19, 2020: The ideal stretching routine
- September 17, 2020: The physical benefits of yoga
- September 17, 2020: Increased well-being: Another reason to try yoga
- September 12, 2020: How to get more probiotics
- September 10, 2020: The muscle-bone connection
- September 3, 2020: What type of mattress is best for people with low back pain?
- September 3, 2020: Overcoming the fear of falling
August 2020
- August 29, 2020: How sleep boosts your energy
- August 27, 2020: How to improve your cholesterol profile
- August 27, 2020: Protecting memory: strategies for healthy brain aging
- August 20, 2020: Exercise can boost your memory and thinking skills
- August 20, 2020: Exercise 101: Don't skip the warm-up or cool-down
- August 15, 2020: Self-help for atrial fibrillation
- August 13, 2020: Exercise: An effective prescription for joint pain
- August 13, 2020: The dangers of sitting
- August 8, 2020: Ways to make running feel easier
- August 1, 2020: Losing weight can help you lose the pain, too
July 2020
- July 30, 2020: Grapefruit juice and statins
- July 30, 2020: Motivational tips to work your core
- July 25, 2020: The active ingredients of tai chi
- July 18, 2020: Treatment: Watchful waiting for an enlarged prostate
- July 16, 2020: Meditation and a relaxation technique to lower blood pressure
- July 9, 2020: Warning signs of a serious eye problem
- July 9, 2020: Choosing the right sunglasses
- July 4, 2020: 11 ways to curb your drinking
June 2020
- June 27, 2020: What does a healthy diet look like?
- June 20, 2020: Medication or therapy for depression? Or both?
- June 18, 2020: Perfecting your walking technique
- June 18, 2020: 5 surprising benefits of walking
- June 13, 2020: Why Your Face Ages and What You Can Do
- June 11, 2020: Does professional memory training work?
- June 11, 2020: 6 simple steps to keep your mind sharp at any age
- June 6, 2020: Staying focused in the era of digital distractions
- June 4, 2020: Where to turn for pain relief - acetaminophen or NSAIDs?
- June 4, 2020: Surgery-free pain relief for hips and knees
May 2020
- May 30, 2020: Sciatica home remedies and self-care
- May 28, 2020: Helpful gadgets if you’re living with arthritis
- May 28, 2020: 4 ways exercise helps arthritis
- May 21, 2020: The gut-brain connection
- May 14, 2020: 3 tips to prevent neck pain
- May 14, 2020: Treating a pinched nerve
- May 7, 2020: Is sex exercise? And is it hard on the heart?
- May 5, 2020: 5 things that can scuttle good sex
- May 5, 2020: Preserving your balance
- May 2, 2020: 5 ways to dodge incontinence
April 2020
- April 30, 2020: Aging in place: Assessing your community
- April 30, 2020: 5 ways to keep your feet healthy for better mobility
- April 25, 2020: 4 ways to tame tension headaches
- April 18, 2020: 4 ways to get better sleep
- April 18, 2020: Better sleep, naturally
- April 16, 2020: Six tips for safe stretches
- April 11, 2020: Building simple habits for healthy weight loss
- April 9, 2020: Simple tips to fight inflammation
- April 4, 2020: Want a stronger core - skip the sit-ups
March 2020
- March 28, 2020: 5 key questions to help you develop a caregiving plan
- March 26, 2020: An enlarged prostate gland and incontinence
- March 21, 2020: How much cardio should you do?
- March 21, 2020: Stand up for your health
- March 19, 2020: 4 ways to turn good posture into less back pain
- March 14, 2020: Harnessing the upsides of stress
- March 12, 2020: Balanced approach to fitness is key
- March 7, 2020: Hip Replacement: Is the timing right?
- March 5, 2020: Post stroke: Addressing thinking and memory problems
- March 5, 2020: Controlling your weight is key to lowering stroke risk
February 2020
- February 29, 2020: Treating prostate cancer with combined hormonal-radiation therapy
- February 13, 2020: Use everyday habits to keep your memory in good shape
- February 13, 2020: The effects of marijuana on your memory
- February 8, 2020: Learning diaphragmatic breathing
- February 6, 2020: Cataract surgery: What to expect before, during and after
January 2020
- January 30, 2020: Restaurant survival strategies
- January 30, 2020: Are organics worth it?
- January 23, 2020: Why weight matters when it comes to joint pain
- January 23, 2020: 4 ways to keep moving with joint pain
- January 18, 2020: Tips to measure your blood pressure correctly
- January 16, 2020: A sharper mind: tai chi can improve cognitive function
- January 9, 2020: The lowdown on glycemic index and glycemic load
- January 4, 2020: The trick to real and lasting change
December 2019
- December 26, 2019: Is it the right time for a knee replacement?
- December 26, 2019: 4 types of knee implants
- December 21, 2019: Probiotics may help boost mood and cognitive function
- December 19, 2019: Low fat, low carb, or Mediterranean: which diet is right for you?
- December 5, 2019: One hearing aid or two?
November 2019
- November 23, 2019: The importance of exercise when you have diabetes
- November 21, 2019: 5 weight training tips for people with arthritis
- November 16, 2019: How to make one-on-one connections
- November 14, 2019: Exercising at the gym versus home: Which one is better?
- November 14, 2019: Six tips for safe strength training
- November 9, 2019: Are natural sugar alternatives healthier?
- November 9, 2019: Added sugar: Where is it hiding?
- November 7, 2019: 4 leg problems and what might be causing them
- November 2, 2019: What's your t-score? Bone density scans for osteoporosis
October 2019
- October 31, 2019: Cholesterol-lowering medications: PCSK9 inhibitors
- October 26, 2019: What's causing your IBS
- October 24, 2019: 5 of the best exercises you can ever do
- October 24, 2019: Exercise and weight loss: A formula for success
- October 17, 2019: Daily skin care in 3 simple steps
- October 17, 2019: Get relief from eczema
- October 10, 2019: The aging eye: when to worry about eyelid problems
- October 10, 2019: 5 truths about protecting your eyes
- October 3, 2019: 7 ways to snack smarter
- October 3, 2019: 5 ways to outwit your appetite
September 2019
August 2019
- August 31, 2019: The importance of potassium
- August 17, 2019: Do you need diagnostic tests for heartburn?
- August 15, 2019: Understanding your health status
- August 15, 2019: When someone you love won’t create an advance directive
- August 8, 2019: Taming carpal tunnel syndrome
- August 3, 2019: Ways to support someone who is grieving
July 2019
June 2019
- June 27, 2019: 4 ways to eat your way to lower cholesterol
- June 27, 2019: The truth about dietary fat
- June 20, 2019: Improving your self-esteem can improve your sex life
- June 20, 2019: Testosterone therapy for women: Can it improve your sex life?
- June 15, 2019: Mindfulness meditation to control pain
May 2019
- May 30, 2019: The right stuff: These simple items can help you strengthen your core
- May 25, 2019: Lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of gout attacks
- May 18, 2019: Want more energy? Here’s what really helps
- May 9, 2019: 5 natural ways to overcome erectile dysfunction
- May 2, 2019: Why should you stretch?
April 2019
March 2019
- March 30, 2019: What's causing your itching, teary eyes?
- March 30, 2019: Allergies? Tips to minimize your exposure to mold
- March 28, 2019: Feeling uninspired about tackling a core workout?
- March 23, 2019: Exercising safely with diabetes
- March 21, 2019: A breathing technique to help you relax
- March 14, 2019: 4 simple ways to boost your energy
- March 14, 2019: Drink for energy?
- March 9, 2019: Take control of your heartburn
- March 7, 2019: In search of better ways to find and treat prostate cancer
- March 2, 2019: The upsides of your aging brain
February 2019
January 2019
- January 31, 2019: Understanding antioxidants
- January 31, 2019: How much vitamin D do you need?
- January 26, 2019: Why choose a geriatrician?
- January 19, 2019: The bladder workout: Tame incontinence without surgery
- January 12, 2019: Protecting against cognitive decline
- January 5, 2019: Trying to be perfect can cause anxiety
December 2018
November 2018
- November 29, 2018: Straight talk on 9 popular foot products
- November 29, 2018: Why your feet get bigger as you age
- November 22, 2018: 6 ways you can prepare to “age well”
- November 22, 2018: Keeping bones strong
- November 17, 2018: Coping with anger while grieving
- November 1, 2018: Don't fall for these skin myths
October 2018
September 2018
August 2018
- August 30, 2018: Can diet fight prostate cancer?
- August 23, 2018: Monitoring blood pressure at home
- August 23, 2018: Common causes of constipation
- August 18, 2018: The 7 faces of neck pain
- August 16, 2018: Retirement blues: Taking it too easy can be hard on you
- August 16, 2018: 3 diet changes to help lower cholesterol levels
- August 9, 2018: Calling all desk jockeys: Stretching to ease neck and shoulder pain
- August 9, 2018: How stretching keeps your joints moving
July 2018
- July 28, 2018: 3 posture tips to get the most out of a core workout
- July 26, 2018: Take a moment to be mindful
- July 26, 2018: Leverage your strengths for a more positive life
- July 21, 2018: Keep your health care directives up to date
- July 12, 2018: 3 simple ways to more restful sleep
- July 7, 2018: Tips for taming caregiver stress
- July 5, 2018: 5 ways to keep your memory sharp
May 2018
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
December 2017
- December 28, 2017: Find the weight-loss plan that works for you
- December 23, 2017: 5 ways to manage arthritis and keep it from slowing you down
- December 21, 2017: Treating chronic prostatitis
- December 16, 2017: Heart failure and potassium
- December 7, 2017: Healthy eating for a healthy thyroid
- December 7, 2017: Mild hypothyroidism: Who should be treated?
- December 2, 2017: What you should know about magnesium
November 2017
- November 30, 2017: Taking your core workout to the next level
- November 25, 2017: Hemorrhoid help: preventing and treating flare-ups
- November 18, 2017: A better sex life takes more than popping a pill
- November 16, 2017: Do retinoids really reduce wrinkles?
- November 4, 2017: Navigating the Medicare maze
- November 2, 2017: Driving and dementia: Take away the keys?
October 2017
September 2017
August 2017
- August 30, 2017: How memory and thinking ability change with age
- August 26, 2017: 8 non-invasive pain relief techniques that really work
- August 24, 2017: Two keys to strong bones: Calcium and Vitamin D
- August 17, 2017: Six healthy snacking strategies
- August 17, 2017: What to do about mercury in fish
- August 12, 2017: 4 things you should know about erectile dysfunction
- August 3, 2017: Successful aging: 10 tips for better sleep
July 2017
- July 27, 2017: Do I need to worry about floaters
- July 27, 2017: 5 ways to protect your eyes from AMD
- July 15, 2017: 3 ways to harness positive psychology for a more resilient you
- July 13, 2017: Treating anxiety without medication
- July 8, 2017: 10 questions to ask when choosing a therapist
- July 7, 2017: Does double knee surgery make sense for you?
May 2017
April 2017
March 2017
February 2017
- February 23, 2017: Standard emergency care: What does it entail?
- February 16, 2017: Bed rest for back pain? A little bit will do you.
- February 11, 2017: Why posture matters
- February 4, 2017: Are painkillers also killing your hearing
- February 2, 2017: No excuses: How to layer up for walking in cold weather
- February 2, 2017: 6 tips to help you keep a walking regimen on track
January 2017
December 2016
November 2016
October 2016
September 2016
August 2016
July 2016
June 2016
April 2016
March 2016
February 2016
January 2016
November 2015
October 2015
September 2015
- September 29, 2015: Best source of vitamins? Your plate, not your medicine cabinet
- September 26, 2015: Having a dog can help your heart — literally
- September 24, 2015: 8 tips for buying shoes that are good to your feet
- September 17, 2015: 5 ways to care for yourself while caring for a loved one
- September 17, 2015: Must-have high-tech tools for caregivers
- September 12, 2015: Easing grief through religion and spirituality
August 2015
July 2015
May 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
June 2014
May 2014
April 2014
March 2014
February 2014
January 2014
December 2013
November 2013
October 2013
August 2013
April 2013
March 2013
January 2013
November 2012
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
- August 30, 2012: Feeling down? It could be low-level depression
- August 23, 2012: Do you need to see a doctor before starting your exercise program?
- August 18, 2012: Where salt hides
- August 14, 2012: Protect your right to make crucial health care decisions
- August 7, 2012: Tips to help you reach your exercise and weight loss goals
- August 4, 2012: Watch out for unhealthy responses to stress