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Has the stress of the COVID pandemic prompted you to turn to food for comfort? You’re not alone.

Blaming memory loss on age is so common we even have a term for it. Who hasn’t joked about having a “senior moment” when you forget something? Maybe you blanked on the name of a neighbor or searched the whole house for your cell phone -- only to find you were talking on it the whole time.

If you suffer from abdominal pain, cramping and urgent bowel movements, you know how distressing that can be. IBS and IBD are terms that often are used interchangeably to describe those symptoms, but they aren’t the same.

Call it biological coincidence or purposeful design. Certain foods look very similar to the body parts they benefit — in shape, color or both. It’s a good reminder of how foods are connected to our bodies and why the adage “food is medicine” makes good sense. Here are a few foods that look like the parts of the body they help.

Playing a high-impact sport like football or hockey isn’t the only way to get a concussion. And kids aren’t the only ones who hit their heads. If you’re older than 65, you also are at risk.

Ask any grandparent about their grandkids, and you’ll likely hear all about the joy they bring. But as it turns out, your adorable grandchild can add more than just a smile to your face – they can add years to your life. 

If you’ve suffered a rotator cuff injury, you’re undoubtedly hoping to avoid surgery. Fortunately, if you don’t have a complete tear, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to rehab with nonsurgical options, including steroid injections and physical therapy.

Are early birds healthier than night owls? One study suggests that being a morning person is associated with better mental health, potentially leading to greater well-being and lowering the risk of depression. Another study found that night owls face a 10 percent higher risk of death. 

Back in the ’90s there was a lot of scare talk about “deadly whites:” sugar, white flour, rice, potatoes — you get the idea. Today, dietitians reject the notion that there are “good” and “bad” foods.

If you’re facing an upcoming surgery, there’s a good chance you’re feeling jittery about the prospect of general anesthesia.