Wellness Experts
Vitiligo: Distressing But Treatable
Over the years, I’ve noticed people with the skin condition vitiligo. But as a middle-aged man, I was surprised when I recently developed it myself on my hands, since...
Blood Spots in Eggs: Okay to Eat, or Not?
What causes the blood spot I occasionally see when I crack open an egg? Is the egg safe to eat?
Contrary to popular belief, a blood spot on an egg’s...
Personal vs. Athletic “Trainers”
I want to start a workout routine this year—to get more aerobically fit and preserve my strength as I get older—and would like some professional guidance. What is the...
Pepto for Prevention?
I’ll be traveling to Cuba this winter. I’ve heard that Pepto-Bismol not only treats traveler’s diarrhea but can also prevent it. Is taking it for that reason a good...
Lichen Sclerosus: What’s Up With That Itch Down There?
I recently received a diagnosis for a problem I'd tried to silently manage for too long: vulvar itching. I put off going to the doctor until it was so...
Squid (Ink) Game
What is squid ink (as in “squid ink pasta”)? Is it good for you?
This black liquid pigment is produced by cephalopods, including squid, as a means of self-defense. It’s...
Is My Breakfast Cereal ‘Ultraprocessed’?
Are all breakfast cereals considered ultraprocessed foods—even the basic, non-fancy ones I buy like cornflakes, Special K, and Wheat Chex?
There are degrees of “processing,” and various definitions of what...
Freckles … in Your Eyes?
I noticed some small dark spots that look like freckles in the iris of my eye. Is this something to be concerned about?
These sound like harmless iris freckles, medically...
Remedies for an Aging Neck?
The older I get, the more noticeable these vertical bands on my aging neck become. What are they, and can I do anything to minimize their appearance?
As Nora Ephron...
Menopause Practitioners: Is It Time to See One?
I recently saw a reference to a “certified menopause practitioner.” I’ve never heard of that credential but am intrigued by the thought. Is it worth a visit to one...
