Doctors test the power of the Rx pad to drive healthier food choices among diabetes patients
Eat healthy foods. This simple, straightforward advice is typically near the top of any doctor’s set of parting instructions. Today, Americans are more informed than ever about the likely pitfalls of a diet high in cholesterol, sodium and sugar. And for people living with diabetes, being ever mindful of diet guidelines is critical. Yet for […]
When Doctors Don’t Take a Sick Day
Yes, doctors do get sick. Even the most resilient immune systems occasionally succumb to a pesky cold or even flu. Yet, sick days are rare for most docs. An unwavering work ethic is a hallmark of many health professionals. But a new survey finds that when a doctor is sick, staunch dedication can have unintended […]
A Warning for Childhood Cancer Survivors
As the hundreds of people at last weekend’s Cancer Survivors Day event could attest, overcoming cancer is a hard-earned victory. Unfortunately, double jeopardy laws don’t apply to cancer, and a patient who has beaten the disease once must remain vigilant about its potential return. A new study of people who survived cancer during their childhood […]
A Healthy Sex Life After a Heart Attack
by Tiffani Washington Whether it’s from a movie, celebrity hearsay or some other largely fictional account, most of us can recall a tale of someone experiencing a heart attack in the throes of passion. In reality, only about 1 percent of all heart attacks occur during sex, and far less than 1 percent of heart […]
What We Don’t Talk about When We Don’t Talk about Sex
By Tiffani Washington Chances are you don’t spend much time, if any, sharing the intimate details of your sex life with your doctor. Though the topic is difficult to avoid when walking past a newsstand or watching any given hour of primetime TV, sex remains a matter of great sensitivity in our personal lives. Approaching […]
