News About the New COVID Booster

Plus, why your back hurts when you stand. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Health Central | Healthy Self ](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOFBUiMaemSsOAZ0iFdsLFhhrP0gdFgTrtc0aADF1Q3_834LC_xSKu-Y-Qg91IKLvIrfllKYI=) [What You Need to Know About the New COVID Booster Shot ](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOFBUiMaemSsOAZ0iFdsLFhhrP0gdFgTrtc0aADF1Q3_834LC_xSKu-Y-Qg91IKLvIrfllKYI=) [What You Need to Know About the New COVID Booster Shot](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOFBUiMaemSsOAZ0iFdsLFhhrP0gdFgTrtc0aADF1Q3_834LC_xSKu-Y-Qg91IKLvIrfllKYI=) COVID is making a resurgence in cities across the U.S. How much protection does the current COVID booster give you, and are you better off waiting for a shot that is [more effective against the new viral strain?](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOFBUiMaemSsOAZ0iFdsLFhhrP0gdFgTrtc0aADF1Q3_834LC_xSKu-Y-Qg91IKLvIrfllKYI=) We asked the experts for the bottom line. [Why Your Back Hurts When You Stand]() [Why Your Back Hurts When You Stand](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOFBUiMaemSsOAZ0iFdsLFhhrP0gdFgTrtc0aADF1Q3_834LC_xSKu-Y-Qg91IKLvIrfllKYI=) Back pain is the most common chronic complaint among older adults, and yet, what causes it can sometimes be a mystery. [We asked the experts]() for likely culprits. [How to Get Your Doctor to Really See You](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOFBUiMaemSsOAZ0iFdsLFhhrP0gdFgTrtc0aADF1Q3_834LC_xSKu-Y-Qg91IKLvIrfllKYI=) [How to Get Your Doctor to Really See You](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOFBUiMaemSsOAZ0iFdsLFhhrP0gdFgTrtc0aADF1Q3_834LC_xSKu-Y-Qg91IKLvIrfllKYI=) You are far more than a cog in the healthcare machine, but it can be hard to [make sure your provider sees you as a person](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOFBUiMaemSsOAZ0iFdsLFhhrP0gdFgTrtc0aADF1Q3_834LC_xSKu-Y-Qg91IKLvIrfllKYI=), not a case number. Advice, here. [Are titanium markers safe](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOFBUiMaemSsOAZ0iFdsLFhhrP0gdFgTrtc0aADF1Q3_834LC_xSKu-Y-Qg91IKLvIrfllKYI=) These tiny pieces of metal are used by doctors to mark the [exact spot in your breast tissue](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOFBUiMaemSsOAZ0iFdsLFhhrP0gdFgTrtc0aADF1Q3_834LC_xSKu-Y-Qg91IKLvIrfllKYI=) being examined during a biopsy. While most research suggests they are safe, some experts caution that they can move after placement and (rarely) could trigger a reaction. [large-Greek-Sweet-Potato-Nachos]() Snack Break! [Guilt-Free Nachos? Yes, Please!](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOFBUiMaemSsOAZ0iFdsLFhhrP0gdFgTrtc0aADF1Q3_834LC_xSKu-Y-Qg91IKLvIrfllKYI=) They’re healthy enough for a meal, but you can also cook up this [recipe for Greek Sweet Potato Nachos With Tzatziki Sauce]() to serve during a weekend get-together with friends. Swap in Greek yogurt for sour cream and sweet potatoes for chips, and you’re looking at a dish with all the flavor and none of the fat. [90 percent](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOFBUiMaemSsOAZ0iFdsLFhhrP0gdFgTrtc0aADF1Q3_834LC_xSKu-Y-Qg91IKLvIrfllKYI=) Percent of people with Huntington’s disease who experience chorea, a symptom characterized by involuntary and jerky movements. Huntington’s disease is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells in certain parts of the brain to break down. [A new treatment for chorea, called Ingrezza](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOFBUiMaemSsOAZ0iFdsLFhhrP0gdFgTrtc0aADF1Q3_834LC_xSKu-Y-Qg91IKLvIrfllKYI=), has been shown to significantly improve chorea symptoms compared with a placebo. #LetsGetSocial How best to treat dry, cracked, itchy psoriasis skin? We’re so glad you asked! We’ve got the tips and tools you need—but just as importantly, we’ve got a community of PsO warriors who are ready to share their wisdom with you. Visit [HealthCentral’s social channels]() for advice on living your best life with this chronic skin condition. 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