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1 week ago | 
tribunecontentagency.com | Howard LeWine
Q: Can a man reduce his risk of prostate cancer with lifestyle changes? Are there proven supplements that might also help? A: When considering these questions, it’s important to consider which interventions not only reduce cancer risk, but more importantly what might lower the chance of developing an aggressive cancer. If men live long enough, most will develop cancer cells in their prostate gland. About 80% of men ages 80 and older live with some prostate cancer.
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2 weeks ago | 
tribunecontentagency.com | Howard LeWine
Q: I never know when I might get a flare-up of my sciatica. Why does this happen, and what are some non-drug ways to get pain relief? A: The sciatic nerve runs from the low back and extends down through the buttocks, back of the thigh, and lower leg. It can get irritated anywhere along the route, but most often the irritation occurs in the spine, with one of the nerve roots that eventually form the sciatic nerve.
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3 weeks ago | 
bismarcktribune.com | Howard LeWine
Just getting older increases the risk of vision loss. Aging can trigger several changes in the eyes that increase the risk for certain conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration. In people with this disorder, cells in the macula within the retina no longer function well. Not smoking and eating plenty of green leafy vegetables may help slow down the central vision loss that can occur.
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3 weeks ago | 
tribunecontentagency.com | Howard LeWine
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts: No relation between dietary calcium and heart scan results Premium Health News Service May 14, 2025 By Howard LeWine, M.D., Harvard Health PublishingEating foods high in calcium does not affect what happens in your arteries. (Dreamstime/TCA)Q: My doctor ordered a coronary artery calcium heart scan, which indicated a high score. Does that mean I should reduce calcium in my diet?
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1 month ago | 
tribunecontentagency.com | Howard LeWine
Q: I am worried about losing muscle mass now that I am in my 60s. How much protein do I need to help prevent it? A: Age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, is a natural part of aging. Sufficient protein intake and strength training are two ways to maintain muscle mass and combat sarcopenia. Many people, even at younger ages, don’t get their optimal daily protein intake, especially if they also are cutting calories to lose weight.
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1 month ago | 
tribunecontentagency.com | Howard LeWine
Q: What are some natural ways to help boost your mood and energy when you feel stressed and worn out? A: “Down” episodes are common and usually pass, but sometimes, you get stuck in a mental and emotional rut. When that happens, here are some strategies that can help pull you out. Get moving. Exercise stimulates your brain’s production of endorphins — chemicals that create a sense of euphoria. A review of more than 1,000 trials published online on Feb.
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1 month ago | 
tribunecontentagency.com | Howard LeWine
Q: I keep hearing we should sit less. But what’s the evidence that it makes a difference, and how should you go about doing it? A: That’s an important question because whenever you make any type of lifestyle change, it’s helpful to know not just what you’re adding but also what you’re subtracting. For example, when people eat more fruit, they may eat fewer cookies, and both shifts are beneficial. Likewise, people are better off when they move more and sit less.
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1 month ago | 
boomermagazine.com | Howard LeWine
If swimming is your preferred form of exercise, you can amp up your workout by adding aquatic high-intensity interval training, aka aquatic HIIT or AHIIT. Question: I swim regularly. I would like to step up the intensity of my exercise, but I am limited because of arthritis in my hips and knees. What can I do in the pool to make it more challenging? Answer: I suspect you are referring to high-intensity interval training (HIIT). When done in a pool, it’s known as aquatic HIIT or AHIIT.
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1 month ago | 
tribunecontentagency.com | Howard LeWine
Q: I swim regularly. I would like to step up the intensity of my exercise, but I am limited because of arthritis in my hips and knees. What can I do in the pool to make it more challenging? A: I suspect you are referring to high-intensity interval training (HIIT). When done in a pool, it’s known as aquatic HIIT or AHIIT. Similar to the on-land popular workout strategy, it alternates bursts of strenuous exercise with rest or lower-intensity activity.
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1 month ago | 
boomermagazine.com | Howard LeWine
You probably know by now how important sleep is, for our physical and mental health as well as simply for enjoying life. Devices known as sleep trackers promise to monitor our sleep quality so we can improve if need be. But do they? Howard LeWine of Harvard Health looks at the pros and cons of using a sleep tracker. Question: I hear so much about sleep trackers. I think my sleep is adequate, but I wonder if using one of these devices would help me be sure. What’s your opinion?
