I know plenty of seniors who would pop pretty much any pill -- risks and costs be damned -- if it meant they'd never have to battle Alzheimer's disease. But it turns out they may not have to face any risks at all to get a leg up on dementia -- because the latest research confirms that ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:June 22, 2016
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Skipping Kidney Stones
Question: Is it true that once you've had kidney stones, you're more likely to get them again? There's no way I want to go through that again! Is there any way to keep them from coming back? Dr. Wright: Even though kidney stones are one of the most common urinary tract disorders, they are ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 23, 2016
Are Your Vitamins Helping or Hurting You?
Dear Pharmacist, I see on the news that taking vitamins can be dangerous for my health. Since I read your column weekly, I know that you like vitamins, and that they help reduce side effects in some cases. Does this study change your position? --T.C., Gainesville, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
B Vitamins Dramatically Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease cases are growing at an unprecedented rate with new cases expected to double by the year 2030. A news release from Alzheimer's Disease International considers this the single most significant health and social crisis of the 21st century. There is much confusion about the factors ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Pulling the trigger…finger that is
Q: Dear Dr. Wright: My doctor recently diagnosed me with "trigger finger." He says all I can really do is rest it and massage it. There has to be something better to treat this. It's really getting in the way of my daily life. Dr. Wright: Unless you have had trigger finger, chances ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Is There Anything Cuter than a Baby Porcupine?
The answer is "yes" there is something cuter! And that's a baby porcupine, which has the hiccups, and is eating a banana! Watch as this little guy enjoys the heck out of his treat. And why not? Bananas are both delicious and nutritious. You might already know that this fun fruit is brimming with ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
The Best Kept Secret for Preventing Dementia
Do you ever misplace your keys? Forget someone's name? Pick up the phone and not remember who you were going to call? "Senior moments" like these may leave you wondering if they are just the beginning signs of something more serious. Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are quite possibly the ... Read More ›
February 8, 2016
Sore Spot Near Breastbone…Should I Be Concerned?
Question: When I was drying off after my shower the other morning I noticed a sore spot next to my breast, at the bottom of my breastbone. When I felt around I found that it was a bit sore above and below that, too. Is this anything to be concerned about? Dr. Wright: While I can't say for certain, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 24, 2016
Amino acid 5-HTP is a naturally calming weight loss accelerator
Once again, you find yourself opening the refrigerator looking for something—ANYTHING—to eat. You bypass the celery and carrots and choose that leftover pizza, brownie, bagel, or bag of chips. Only, it's not lunchtime, it's not dinnertime, it's not even breakfast. Come to think of it, you aren't ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 20, 2016
7 simple secrets to get rid of bad breath
No one likes to come down with a case of bad breath. But the truth is that bad breath, or "halitosis" as it's called in medical language, is an extremely common affliction. And, contrary to popular belief, bad breath isn't just something that "happens" to a few unfortunate people. There are all ... Read More ›
