I’d like to speak to just my female readers here. If you’re like many of my over-40 female patients, you likely spend more time caring and doing for other people more than you do for yourself. While this is a good trait – it shows you’re a kind and caring soul – it can also … Read more
It is important for me to keep up on the latest bone health research by studying the research findings that frequently come across my desk. I like to pass this information on to my patients and my readers so that they stay informed about what’s on the horizon for treating and preventing bone disease, as … Read more
As you get older, it’s typical to have sporadic incidents of misplacing your keys, forgetting someone’s name, or where you left your glasses. Yet, persistent memory loss that’s also accompanied by depression can be early warning signs that you may be developing brain changes than can result in dementia in the coming years. Memory loss … Read more
March is National Colorectal Cancer Prevention month so I thought I’d give my readers some tips about how to prevent colon cancer. More than 90% of people diagnosed with colon cancer are over the age of 50 – the age recommended for initial screening. If you’re over age 50, you’ll want to read about what’s … Read more
As a dermatologist, I see many older patients with skin that’s beginning to show its age. They want to know what’s the best skin preparation to help regain a more youthful look. I tell them that one of the best anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, products is really not one of those expensive products after all. Rather, … Read more
If you’re like some of my patients, you may feel a little down now and then. This type of depression is usually temporary, or maybe the result of poor quality of sleep. Yet, if your low mood, or sadness, seems to recur everyday it could be a little more complicated than mid-afternoon slump. Did you … Read more
Many of my patients over age 55 tell me that they don’t seem to be hearing as well as they used to. It’s not a dramatic loss of hearing but more like a fuzziness of sounds or missed words in conversation. They find themselves turning up the volume or asking people to repeat themselves more … Read more
In late September, three people in the Middle East (2 from Saudi Arabia, 1 from Qatar) were diagnosed with a new SARS-like virus. One of the Saudis died, the Qatari man is still in serious condition in a London hospital, reportedly in isolation on an artificial lung, receiving blood and oxygen around the clock. The … Read more
Many of you may not have known much about chia until it became a household word about a decade ago when chia “pets” were everywhere. Remember those terra cotta plant holders in the shape of an animal that grew chia plants out the top of the head? Chia seeds have actually been around since the … Read more
When I ask my male patients how much protein do they eat every day, many of them look at me kind of bewildered. Some don’t really know which foods are protein and have no idea how much they’re eating every day. Yet, as a man gets older, it’s important to get enough protein for two … Read more
Staying healthy is as much a personal effort as it is a community effort. If you’re a person trying to improve your health, it’s easier and more fun if the place where you live encourages you to be fit. Many people don’t like to walk, or bike, along the shoulder of the road, so if … Read more
As a dermatologist, many of the patients I see have chronic skin issues, like eczema. Other patients are simply interested in looking their best. They want to know how to restore a youthful look to their skin – improve the tone, color and maybe even get rid of some of those “laugh lines”. Recently, I … Read more