Vision & Hearing
Vision and hearing are two of our most important senses. It’s how we take in the world around us, and ensuring that you maintain good eyesight and hearing throughout your life will help you as you age.
8 Vitamins for Eye Health
When I was growing up, my mother always told me to eat my carrots. Carrots are great for your eyes, she would say. They’ll help you see well at night. Today, I know she was absolutely right. The beta-carotene in carrots is essential for eye health. But it turns out that the link between nutrition […]
Hearing Aids for Emotional Wellbeing
Too many people deal with hearing loss by turning up the TV or accusing others of mumbling. This is classic denial behavior. I see it in my patients all the time, and it creates real problems for the person with hearing loss, as well as their family members. But there are good solutions—so hear me […]
Preserve Your Hearing with Supplements and Ear Plugs
Misunderstanding directions, constantly asking people to repeat themselves, avoiding noisy restaurants and social events — these are just a few of the issues created by hearing difficulties. I am not a hearing specialist or otolaryngologist, but I have counseled enough patients with difficulty hearing to know that this is an invisible health problem that has […]
Parkinson’s Disease: Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention
If you know someone with Parkinson’s disease, you know how difficult it can be to live with this illness. Often, Parkinson’s begins with tiny, almost imperceptible changes – a bit of tremor in the hand, anxiety, constipation, stiff muscles, movements that feel slow or heavy, the sensation that a leg or foot is “dragging,” depression, […]
Salmon Dip with Crunchy Romaine Leaves
Salmon is an excellent source of good fats known as omega-3 fatty acids. Canned salmon (I prefer the small 5- or 6-ounce cans that do not contain bones or skin) is less expensive than fillets. It’s already cooked, so it’s perfectly suited to this easy and festive holiday dip. To keep calories low, I like […]
Dr. Connealy Talks Omega-3s and Vitamin D
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Pan-Fried Trout with Honey
Trout contains the same healthy omega-3 fatty acids as salmon, but it’s less expensive, and many people prefer its mild flavor. If you’re not a trout lover, this easy recipe may change your mind. Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 trout fillets (about 4 to 6 ounces each) 1 lemon, cut in half 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/3 […]
Roasted Winter Squash Seeds or Pumpkin Seeds
Save those seeds! Every time you prepare a squash or pumpkin, set aside the seeds for snacking. They’re easy to roast, plus squash and pumpkin seeds are full of nutritional goodness, including protein, good fats, and minerals like magnesium, potassium, manganese, and the cold fighter zinc. Serves 4 Get My FREE Curcumin Report Chronic Inflammation […]
Teriyaki Salmon Kebabs with Vegetables
Serves 4 Here’s a dilemma: Eating certain types of fish, such as salmon, trout, and herring, provides the good fats we need for better brain functions, among other things. But fish is also polluted with mercury, something none of us needs, especially an individual with ADD. Limiting fish to no more than twice a week, […]
Ted’s Memory Mystery
I first met Ted when his daughter, Helen, brought him to see me. Helen was concerned about her father’s ability to care for himself. At age 84, Ted was a widower who lived alone in a condominium complex. Neighbors had called Helen several times to tell her that her father was behaving strangely and seemed […]
