In particular, researchers from Duke Medicine in Durham, NC, found that both moderate and severe levels of selective eating were associated with psychological problems such as anxiety, depression and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The findings of the study are published in the journal Pediatrics. Eating problems are so prevalent that many clinicians and researchers consider […]
Termed “anorexia of aging,” loss of appetite is common among elderly adults, with around 15-20 percent of seniors experiencing unintentional weight loss as a result. While loss of appetite in seniors can be driven by emotional issues, such as depression or grief, in many cases, no underlying cause can be found. Previous research has suggested […]
The researchers, led by Dr. Christopher Williams from the George Institute for Global Health at the University of Sydney, Australia, say their findings bring into question the “universal endorsement” of paracetamol as the main painkiller for low-back pain. Pills The new study compares paracetamol with a placebo and finds it is no better at aiding […]
What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease is a “disease of aging”, an age related disease. Over the years and decades, the repeated daily stresses on the spine and occasional minor, unnoticed injuries, as well as major ones, begin to take their toll. For most people the gradual degeneration of the discs is not […]
New research presented at this year’s World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) in Hong Kong (Aug. 28 – Sept. 2) shows that allowing children to use iPads to distract them before surgery requiring general anaesthesia is as effective at lowering their anxiety as conventional sedatives. Furthermore, parental satisfaction and quality of anaesthesia induction was higher in […]
Lead author Richard L. Nahin, Ph.D., of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and colleagues publish their findings in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings. In any given year, around 100 million adults in the United States experience chronic pain – pain that persists for at […]
Ingredients 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup thinly sliced shallots, divided 1 (8-ounce) package presliced cremini mushrooms 2 tablespoons dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 8 teaspoons refrigerated pesto 4 (1 1/2-ounce) slices multigrain bread 2 ounces grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 1/2 cup) 4 […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup thinly vertically sliced onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 large eggs 1 ounce reduced-fat potato chips (such as Kettle Brand), coarsely crumbled and divided Preparation 1. Heat a medium nonstick skillet […]
Ingredients 4 (1 1/2-oz.) slices whole-grain bread 1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers 2 tablespoons finely chopped kalamata olives 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 large eggs 1/4 cup prepared hummus 4 Bibb lettuce leaves 1 large heirloom tomato […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 2 tablespoons water 2 ounces wild mushrooms, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter, divided 4 large eggs, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper, divided Preparation 1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a […]