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Patients often ask for a list of exercise and stretches they can do at home and it’s difficult to find a nice, succinct list to suggest. Here is a list of 9 simple strength exercises listed in the Harvard Medical School Health Report. 9 STRENGTH EXERCISES
I was shocked to hear about the unexpected death of James Gladofini, the well-know star of the SOPRANOS HBO SERIES. Although the details are not available, I already know that this will get some 50 year-old guys wondering whether they are at risk for sudden death due to coronary artery disease. It will raise awareness. …
Amazingly, small segments of DNA from the fetus are floating in the bloodstream of the pregnant mother, and there is a new test that allows the accurate analysis for abnormalities in that DNA and the detection of Down Syndrome, without resorting to invasive testing. A simple blood test can accurately detect Down Syndrome in pregnant …
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Michael Douglas is a well known actor, and his fight with head & neck cancer has been the subject of much public attention. Adding to that attention this week, he mentioned that his cancer was caused by HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) and as such has a very good prognosis. In addition, he noted the connection …
Humor is a great stres-reliever and is good for your health. Take a moment to remember this classic Steve Martin bit from the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson:
Did anyone see the piece in the Sunday Republic on Robot Doctors? It was picked up from USA TODAY. ARIZONA REPUBLIC SUNDAY, JUNE 2ND The use of robots to eliminate delays in getting evaluation by specialists offers a variety of benefits. First, it allows manning hospitals by using fewer specialty physicians, but more importantly, it …
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Hi Dr. Lakin– I’m forwarding this message because it speaks to an issue that has concerned me for some time. I have been working out consistently, lifting weights and stretching twice a week, walking or bicycling twice a week and doing yoga twice per week, for several years now, and have felt that I was …
A PATIENT WROTE: I just read in the Wall Street Journal today (WSJ ARTICLE) about the angiotensin receptor blockers that may cause lung cancer. I have been taking one of those drugs for a while. I take Losartan, 100mg once a day. Should I be taking something else? There is a 30% increased chance of …