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People are using elderberry supplements to treat the cold and flu. A lot of parents give elderberry remedies and supplements to their children. But experts say you should think twice. Excellent review by Teddy Amenabar wapo.st/4gfhkLL

New: Sales of cannabis beverages are on the rise, companies say. And consumers are looking for a “buzz” without the alcohol. I wrote about THC sodas and seltzers and how it compares to drinking alcohol. (They’re quite different) wapo.st/4jH9tcG

Nice job by the The Washington Post providing balanced commentary on creatine supplementation for older adults. Glad to have contributed to the article. washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/…

For years, studies have shown that creatine supplements can help younger athletes build stronger muscles. Now, scientists are asking whether older adults at risk of age-related muscle loss could benefit from the supplement as well. wapo.st/41zfuBi

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A growing number of studies suggest creatine may augment the benefits of resistance training and provide healthy older adults a small but significant increase in muscle mass and strength. New for Washington Post Well+Being: washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/…

A study in JAMA suggests Paxlovid may not reduce risk of covid hospitalizations and all-cause deaths in vaccinated adults ages 65 to 74. wapo.st/3F7hbwY

My latest for The Washington Post: A profile of Marlene Flowers, who’s better known as the bodybuilder “Granny Guns” on TikTok and Instagram. washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/…

Why are some sneezes so loud? That's the question I asked half a dozen otolaryngologists. Here's what I found in my reporting: wapo.st/4iTcLbB

New for Well+Being: A short burst of stair climbing helped older adults build muscle strength and power. The study is another example of how climbing stairs can be an effective source of exercise, resesarchers say. 💪 washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/…

New for Well+Being: A guide to seasonal allergies washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/…

Is brown rice actually healthier than white rice? What's the relationship between brown rice and #CancerRisk? anahad oconnor and Teddy Amenabar break it down in the The Washington Post. wapo.st/4iwRHXH

Which is healthier, brown rice, or white rice? anahad oconnor and Teddy Amenabar have the answer, here: washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/…

The abundance and range of ticks that carry Lyme Disease has been steadily increasing over the past two decades. The first known Lyme Disease tick wasn't even seen in MI until 2002. Now they're in nearly every county. Because of climate change. Keep yourself safe:

More than 500 Voice of America staffers are being terminated amid the broadcaster's legal battle with the U.S. government. “Buckle up,” Kari Lake told me. “There’s more to come.” washingtonpost.com/style/media/20…

"The study’s authors found that plunging your limbs into icy water after lifting weights slows blood flow to muscles, hampering their ability to recover and grow." washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/…

New for Well+Being: I asked clinical psychiatrists and researchers who study sleep and anxiety -- Why do some people wake up with morning anxiety? washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/…

New for Well+Being: Dealing with Sunday scaries? Here’s how to address that anxiety. wapo.st/3SVaeTo