Staying Healthy Archive

Red light therapy involves using devices that emit red or near-infrared light aimed at the skin. It is believed to reduce inflammation and boost production of collagen. Research suggests it can improve an array of skin problems, including fine lines, dark spots, redness, slow-healing wounds, scars, and acne. Unlike ultraviolet light, red light therapy isn't associated with greater risks for skin cancer. Scientists are still determining the optimal doses of red light therapy for various skin conditions.

When you are a caregiver for an aging parent, the joy of gathering for holiday meals can be overshadowed by stress. Planning in advance for things like the day's schedule, timing of the meal, what food your parent can or will eat, and making sure medications are taken will help children and parents enjoy the meal with as little stress as possible.

Scientists are testing potential vaccines that aim to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Until then, strategies that may help ward off UTIs include drinking lots of water each day, emptying the bladder after sexual intercourse, using vaginal estrogen creams (for women), wiping front to back after gong to the bathroom (for women), taking a daily long-term, low-dose antibiotic, taking a single dose of an antibiotic after sex (if recurrent UTIs often follow sexual intercourse), or taking cranberry supplements.

New regulations allow Americans to buy hearing aids over the counter, without requiring a hearing test. These devices will cost less and can only treat mild to moderate hearing loss--will they be right for you?

Intermittent fasting is limiting the window of time each day when a person eats. It has become popular as a weight loss tool, so people want to know if it's effective and whether it can work for them, and a recent study attempted to provide some answers.