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Dental tourism is a big decision, a transformative path that merges healthcare with world travel. It's an exciting prospect, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Making an informed choice means looking beyond the glossy brochures and honestly weighing the...
The idea of saving thousands of dollars on dental work while exploring a new country is undeniably attractive. But for the thoughtful traveler, the question of ethics naturally arises. Is this practice truly a win-win, or does it come at a hidden cost to the host...
By Simar Bajaj Q: I’m losing my sense of taste as I get older. What can I do about it? All senses decline with age, but taste loss is surprisingly common. A 2016 study estimated that about three-fourths of older adults have taste issues — more than any other sensory...
The phrase “root canal” is rarely followed by “vacation,” yet a rapidly growing number of Americans are combining the two. Welcome to the world of dental tourism, a global industry where patients are traveling beyond their borders in search of high-quality, affordable...
For anyone considering dental tourism, this is the million-dollar question—or rather, the question that could save you thousands of dollars. You've heard that dental work is cheaper abroad, but generic claims of "50-70% savings" can feel vague. You want concrete...
By Maggie Penman When Florene Shuber was around 82 years old, she noticed that sometimes she’d trip and fall. “One thing that old people don’t realize when they fall, is they don’t know they’re falling until they’re about this far from the ground,” she said, holding...
When considering traveling to another country for something as important as dental surgery, cost is only part of the equation. For most discerning patients, the number one concern is quality. It’s the question that keeps people up at night: "Are the dentists really as...
The notion of traveling for healthcare, once reserved for the ultra-wealthy seeking niche procedures, has gone mainstream. Today, millions of people are packing their bags for a different kind of trip—one that promises to restore their smile and rejuvenate their bank...
By Graham Finlayson Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are increasingly portrayed as the chief culprit in modern nutrition debates. They are linked to conditions ranging from dementia to obesity and what some describe as an epidemic of “food addiction.” These industrially...
By Connie Chang In recent years, probiotic supplements have been publicized as a miracle cure for everything from digestive woes to mental health ailments and hormonal imbalances. The idea is compelling: Swallow some “good” bacteria and transform your gut into a...
By Steve Fink For more than a century, each generation has lived longer than the one before. Parents routinely outlived their parents, and children expected birthdays their grandparents never reached. But new research suggests this remarkable streak of rising...
By Mark A. Mahoney Acid reflux (GER) occurs when the sphincter muscle at the lower end of your esophagus relaxes at the wrong time, allowing stomach acid to back up into your esophagus. This can cause heartburn and other signs and symptoms. Frequent or constant reflux...
By Pam Belluck Sometimes the pain felt like lightning bolts. Or snakes biting. Or needles. “Just imagine the worst burn you’ve ever had, all over your body, never going away,” said Ed Mowery, 55, describing his life with chronic pain. “I would wake up in the middle of...
By Annika Hom What if you could stay sharp in old age? We may be closer to understanding how some people over 80 became what’s known as “superagers”—meaning they have the cognitive function of someone decades younger. In a new paper published in the...
By Stacey Colino As the adage goes, timing is everything—and that may be true when it comes to eating as much as anything else in life. If you want to feel and function at your best, the timing of your food choices could make a difference. The topic has been gaining...
By Joey Skladany Cooking oil is one of the most versatile ingredients in any kitchen, but not all oils are created equal. While it's tempting to reach for olive oil every time, the truth is that different oils perform best under different conditions, and using the...
When I was younger, I used to spring out of bed. Now, it’s more like a slow heave — my knees and hips protesting as I release a middle-aged groan. But I’ve gotten some relief by stretching for five minutes each morning. I picked this tip up from Dr. Gbolahan...
By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz Imagine bananas that never go bad. To Aidan Mouat, chief executive of Chicago-based Hazel Technologies, it’s not so far-fetched. His company makes a product that extends the shelf life of all sorts of produce — avocados, cherries, pears,...
By Kerry Burnight Anyone who says “age is just a number” has not reached the high numbers. Aging is not easy, and “forever young” is not a plan. Regardless of how many burpees you can do or protein smoothies you chug, the passing of time brings challenges. Roles that...
By Hallie Levine Like other parts of your body, your muscles change over the years. “As you age, your muscle fibers become less dense, which makes them less flexible and more prone to injury,” says Elizabeth Gardner, an orthopedic specialist at the Yale School of...
