By the time we are 75, it’s estimated about half of us will have cataracts.
It is a clouding of the eye lens that impairs vision.[1]
For decades, doctors believed this sight-robbing condition was a normal part of getting older. They said there was nothing they could do to prevent it. The only treatment option was surgery to remove the cloudy lens.… Read More
Choosing your doctor is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. It can literally mean the difference between life and death.
That’s why it’s so surprising that many of us put so little thought into it. We might go with someone recommended by friends. Or maybe we choose the practice that is closest to home or work. Or we might pick a doctor who gets good online reviews.… Read More
When you go to the doctor because you’re not feeling well, there’s really just one thing you want to know…
You want to know what’s wrong.
Is that asking too much?
Apparently it is. A Mayo Clinic study shows how appallingly bad American doctors can be at providing accurate diagnoses.
Only 12% of patients who came to the famed hospital in Rochester, Minn.,… Read More
Like most people, you probably were appalled a few years ago when you heard about the lead contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan. The reports of thousands of children suffering permanent brain damage were horrific.[1]
You were no doubt thankful that such a disaster was not happening in your town.
But what you may not know is that lead poisoning is surprisingly common even in people who don’t live in a city with contaminated water.… Read More
Kate King can’t seem to make herself relax. Coronavirus is always on her mind.
“Anxiety is a natural response to the situation we are in,” she said. “I have low-level anxiety all the time.”[1]
Most of the time, she can manage. But sometimes the stress can feel overwhelming, she said. “You can have waves of it—watching news coverage, thinking about your health and other people,” she said.… Read More
If you suffer from dark moods that rob you of happiness and productivity, you need to know about a place called “Happy Valley.”
In the mid-1800s, the residents of Cherry Valley, N.Y., had a reputation for being carefree and friendly.
Depression and despair seemed to disappear when people came to town. That’s why a newspaper columnist dubbed the village “Happy Valley.”… Read More