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On Nutrition: Red, white and blue foods

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I tend to get a bit overenthusiastic about decorating for holidays. And the proof of that addiction is found in a big closet downstairs in our house.

This year's special Fourth of July celebration has drawn out red, white and blue wherever I can place it. Pillows on the couch. Flowers on the porch (red, white and blue-ish purple, close enough)....Read more

Coming Clean on Hair Treatment Products

Health Advice / Scott LaFee /

In the textured hair care market, products labeled "clean beauty" are increasingly popular, the implication being that the phrase indicates the hair treatment for curly, coily and wavy hair is natural and chemical-free.

Well, maybe not.

Like a lot of things, there are significant shortcomings in how products are regulated. There is no ...Read more

Shouldering On

Health Advice / Scott LaFee /

The human shoulder is the most complex, mobile joint in the body, which makes it especially vulnerable to injury in people of all ages. Most often, injuries are related to aging as tendons become more vulnerable to repetitive or strenuous activity, leading to inflammation, pain and worse.

Acute shoulder injuries can result from sports, ...Read more

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On Nutrition: Nutrition matters for GLP-1 users

Health Advice / Nutrition /

We noticed it right away in 2005 when the first GLP-1 medication for people with diabetes hit the market. I was part of a team of registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators at the time. Our patients were not exactly thrilled when they learned this new medication required two daily injections with a needle. But they were over the moon...Read more

Weight Up, Cognition Down

Health Advice / Scott LaFee /

Cognitive decline with age is a normal process. Our brains simply don't function as effectively as they did in our youth. But in otherwise normal healthy adults, the changes are gradual and subtle.

The best way to slow cognitive decline is to adhere to a few basic behaviors: Get plenty of sleep. Handle stress. Interact socially. Learn new ...Read more

Release the Kratom

Health Advice / Scott LaFee /

Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia whose leaves are used as the active ingredient in a host of compounds and supplements to self-treat conditions such as pain, coughing, diarrhea, anxiety and depression. In low doses, it acts as a stimulant; in higher doses, it produces sedative, opioid-like effects.

The Food and Drug ...Read more