In summer, outdoor activities such as golfing, picnicking and camping are popular. Of course, roasting marshmallows and s'mores are popular summertime treats. But did you know marshmallows are also popular with some ostomates year round? Eating...
"Predigested" Foods Increases Calorie Intake
Scientists have discovered that certain ultra-processed foods essentially undergo “predigestion,” which makes them seem less filling than truly whole and undigested foods. Food producers reduce basic food crops such as corn, wheat and potatoes to...
Dementia and Hearing Aids
Can hearing aids prevent or delay the progression of dementia? A recent study "used data from the Hearing Examinations in Southern Denmark database, which contains data on all pure-tone audiometry examinations performed at public hearing...
It may cost you to email your doctor!
Medical provider portals are becoming more and more popular but did you know you may be charged for your doctor's email replies? The pandemic brought a surge of online communications between clinicians and patients and...
Staying Hydrated - What You Should Know About Drinking Water
Record heat in many states!! How much water should you drink each day? The Mayo Clinic offers this advice: Studies have produced varying recommendations over the years. But your individual water needs depend on many...