More than half of the nearly 24 million Americans with diabetes also have osteoarthritis. It’s the most common kind of arthritis, which occurs when the cartilage that provides a cushion between bones wears away, causing inflammation, stiffness, and pain in joints.
Articles by Sandra Gordon
Boomer Basics
You’re exercising like you always have and eating basically the same diet. So why are you finding it harder than ever to zip your jeans? And why do clothes you’ve worn for years suddenly seem snug? If you’ve reached perimenopause, the transitional years prior to menopause when estrogen and other hormone levels start to wane, [...]
Vital Forces
The culinary trip to seven key cities across the United States continues with a visit to Miami. Destination: Miami, Florida Famed Food: Picadillo—a Cuban casserole traditionally made with high-fat ground beef, lemons, peppers, garlic, oil, tomato juice, and fried potatoes, served over rice. Hot Spots: Lila’s Restaurant (8518 Coral Way; 305-553-6061) and Yuca. Food for [...]
Vital Forces
The culinary trip to seven key cities across the United States continues with a visit to New York City. Destination: New York City, New York Famed Food: Extra-creamy New York-style cheesecake. Hot Spots: Junior’s Restaurant. Food for Thought: New Yorkers like their cheesecake made with cream cheese, which packs as much fat and calories as [...]
Vital Forces
The culinary trip to seven key cities across the United States continues with a visit to Houston. Destination: Houston, Texas Famed Food: Tamales—or cornmeal dough with a filling of pork or chicken, steamed in a corn husk and then topped with chili sauce. Hot Spots: Chuys and Pappasito’s Cantina. Food for Thought: The cornmeal dough [...]
Vital Forces
The culinary trip to seven key cities across the United States continues with a visit to Boston. Destination: Boston, Massachusetts Famed Food: New England clam chowder, made with heavy cream, clams, and potatoes. Hot Spots: Legal Sea Foods, Union Oyster House, and Turner Fisheries Restaurant & Bar. Food for Thought: At roughly 580 calories and [...]
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The culinary trip to seven key cities across the United States continues with a visit to Philadelphia. Destination: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Famed Food: Cheesesteak, or thinly sliced top round or rib eye drenched in melted cheese (traditionally Cheez Whiz, but provolone or American is also an option) and served on a crusty Italian roll, “wit” or [...]
Vital Forces
The culinary trip to seven key cities across the United States continues with a visit to Milwaukee. Destination: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Famed Food: Bratwurst, also known as “brats,” seasoned German sausage made from fresh pork. Hot Spots: Mader’s Restaurant and Weissgerber’s Gasthaus & Beer Garden. Food for Thought: A single brat (rhymes with “lot”) typically has [...]
Vital Forces
Every city has its famous food. Chicagoans love their deep-dish pizzas. Philadelphians rave about their lick-your-fingers cheesesteak, and Bostonians just can’t stop slurping their rich, old-fashioned clam chowder. Ordering any one of these signature dishes when you’re visiting that city makes economic sense. “Restaurants that prepare regional favorites compete with each other so the quality [...]
Vital Forces
You’re at a point in life when you should be getting a good night’s sleep. In fact, it’s not an option. You need it to function the next day. Nonetheless, its 4 a.m., and you’re wide awake–for the umpteenth night in a row. Sound familiar?