Health

There’s a lot of conflicting and confusing health information out there. Tons of it, actually. The headlines on your local news like to tease about promising treatments for this or that condition, or scare you about The Hidden Health Hazard in Your Home (you know the one).

My goal is to take that tiny little nugget of information, do a little bit of research and try to put it in a larger context. I also hope to remind you of tools for prevention and early detection of disease in an effort to help you live a long, happy, healthy life.

Latest Posts

What Would Betty Do Logo Can Wine Keep You Young?

When I saw the headline on WebMD, “Is Drinking Wine a Key to Antiaging?” I had to admit that my first response was that I hoped not. For those of us with allergies to sulfites — the preservative used in wine, some vinegars and dried fruits — all of this news about the wonders of […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Self-Check: Moles

It’s summertime, and you don’t need a reminder to wear sunscreen and a hat, right? In spite of knowing what to do now, many of us weren’t as diligent with the sunscreen when we were kids. Raise your hand if you can remember getting at least one serious burn in your lifetime. (My hand is […] Read More