Do you ever have an afternoon crash? If so you’re not alone. This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. It’s common for people to feel a lack of energy in the afternoon, something we often describe as a crash or “hitting the wall” so to speak. There’s a simple formula that can help keep you energized. First start with a healthy …

Is your shot record up to date? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. You may think that vaccines are just for kids and animals, but that thinking could get you into health trouble. Adults need vaccines too. Flu vaccines protect against the most common forms of the flu and pneumonia vaccines could keep you out of the hospit…

Could the color of your urine be a clue to your health? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. It’s important to notice the color and opacity of your urine. This simple observation can hold keys to your overall health. Urine should be light yellow and clear. When it’s cloudy or discolored, it could be a sign of illness. Clou…

When’s the last time you spent some time outside? Well, that’s probably too long. This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. In a world where we tend to go from the car to the office and back again, we may miss opportunities to spend meaningful time each day out in fresh air. Here’s a few tips that may help you connect again wit…

There’s nothing worse than having motion sickness. If you’ve been there, you know. This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. Motion sickness happens when your body loses its reference of stability. If you’re in a car or on a boat and feel that sudden wooziness, focus on something out in the distance that is stationary. This sho…

There’s one plant that you should always have growing at home. Any guesses on what that plant is? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. Aloe Vera is a great plant because it can grow outside in many climates, but it can also thrive in the kitchen window. Now, if you’re a cat owner, you will need to keep this out of the reac…

Are you leading an active life? If so it may increase your longevity. This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. You may have heard the term active life before and wondered what that means. Simply put, it means moving and doing. It doesn’t mean you have to be a star athlete, in fact some common daily activities can push you from…

Is city life making you old? Yes, and in more ways than one. This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. Living in the city can mean pollution, both noise pollution and air pollution. Noise pollution can interrupt sleep patterns and increase your risk for dementia and inflammation due to stress. Air pollution can affect your skin…

Do you know the fastest growing age group for heart attacks? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. If you’re like most people, you think that heart disease and heart attacks are for old overweight men. This faulty thinking has led to misdiagnosis and death in many cases. I bet you didn’t know that heart disease is the top c…