As the fall season gets under way, our thoughts turn to the kids returning to school, cooler weather, football season and … flu prevention! As an infectious disease specialist, a mother and wife, when September rolls around Dr. Marcarelli believes it is imperative that we educate ourselves about how to best protect our families from influenza.
Swine Flu. Those two words sent many people all over the world into panic mode. Dr. Andris explains what it is, how you get it and what you need to know when the next virus attack happens.
Research has shown that Pranayama breathing, a type of breathing used in yoga, can positively improve psychological or stress-related disorders, immune function, hypertension and asthma. Sherri Baptiste walks you through an exercise in Pranayama breathing.
In the 80s, at the height of the low-fat craze, diet ‘experts’ told us we could eat all the carbohydrates we wanted as long as we avoided fat. And yet we got fatter. In the 90s, thanks in large part to the comeback of the Atkins diet, bread and pasta became the enemy and we could eat all the red meat, cheese, and eggs that we could stomach. And while some of us may have temporarily lost weight on a low carbohydrate diet, as a nation, we continued to get fatter. So what is the truth about carbohydrates, weight loss and optimal health?
Sexual desire in women undergoes an age related decline beginning in the perimenopause and continues through menopause and beyond. Dr. Dubin explains the science behind sexual decline and offers solutions.
Stress: Latest News and Coping Strategies
The symptoms of stress can creep up on you. One minute you are seemingly fine and the next minute you are mad at the loud cell phone talker or the driver in front of you. You think you are coping, but you are not. Here is some information you can use to help reduce and understand your stress. Also, check out our section on yoga.
The key to heart health, says cardiologist Dr. John Kennedy, is learning to incorporate the triple threat approach to prevent cardiovascular disease - diet, exercise and stress management. So, when setting your health and fitness goals this year, be sure to include realistic portions of each of the three main principles in your plan.
Have you noticed clumps of hair in your shower drain, brush, or on the bathroom floor? If so, you are not alone, many women suffer from alopecia, or hair loss. This problem is not only physically disturbing but can also cause significant emotional distress. Dr. Spearman talks about what you should do.
I first came upon the realization that talking with one’s physician is a little-known art when my father was left unattended in the hospital for three days. I needed a better system of communication with my father's doctors. Here is the twelve step checklist I developed.
Do you get headaches or neck aches at the end of your work day? Do you awaken with sore jaw muscles or sore teeth? Has your dentist told you that you have excessive wear on your teeth and would benefit from a mouth guard? As we age, says dentist Dr. Molly Newlon, these are very common complaints that may be caused by dental problems.
There is growing scientific evidence that yoga helps you improve your memory. Sherri Baptiste gives you two yoga exercises which focus on balance. These two exercises will strengthen your mind and muscles.
One of the more important innovations in anesthesia is the formation of Highly Reliable Surgical Teams or HRST. It is the latest safety protocol for the operative theater, says Dr. Joseph Andris, anesthesiologist.
Reknowned psychiatrist and brain imaging expert Dr. Daniel Amen finds that more and more he is recommending natural treatments for brain issues. "I am not opposed to medications and I have prescribed them for a long time," he says, "but I want you to use all of the tools available. Here are the pros and cons of using natural supplements to help the brain."
It may come as a surprise that women are more likely to injure their shoulders than men - and that means women from childhood through the senior years, says orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vivek Agrawal. Flexibility, hormones, and aging all work together to make women more susceptible to shoulder and other joint problems that, left untreated, can lead to severe pain, surgery, even shoulder replacement.
Many women over 30 with hormone imbalances will experience symptoms that from a conventional medical perspective are difficult to diagnose and treat. Fatigue, lack of mental clarity, weight gain, hair loss, joint pain, hot flashes or feeling cold constantly, waking at night, etc., may indicate hormone levels have gone awry and the patient suffers a lack of equilibrium. Acupuncturist Georjana Shames gives you tips to feel better naturally.
Sooner or later you'll have to go to the doctor, whether you want to or not. Dr. Jan C. Garavaglia of Discovery Health's "Dr. G: Medical Examiner", says if you're afraid of doctors, one of the best ways to get over your fear is to be under the care of one you like and trust. Here's how find that doctor.
Low thyroid is a worldwide epidemic affecting about one out of every 10 Americans and up to one out of five mature women. It is one of the easiest and least expensive health problems to treat but many women suffer with it for years because it frequently goes undiagnosed. You don't need to suffer any longer, says thyroid specialist Dr. Richard Shames.
It seems although stress affects pessimists and optimists equally, when faced with problems, optimists tend to assess the situation, cope with the problem head-on, and mobilize support to solve issues, more so than pessimists. It turns out optimists are better equipped with coping strategies that help them manage stress. They’re more likely to exercise, meditate and participate in heart healthy activities such as yoga and tai chi. Dr. Kennedy gives you techniques that can work for pessimists and optimists to increase their heart health.
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