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How physician obesity affects patient care

Obesity affects one-third of the adult U.S. population, including physicians, and is estimated to cost $147 billion annually. How does the Body Mass Index (BMI) of the physician affect the relationship with patients and the care provided? According to a study in Obesity magazine, “Understanding physician body weight as a possible barrier to obesity care is critical given the important role physicians can play in helping patients manage or lose weight.”
First off, there is little research availab...
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) A Guide for Patients and Families

Stiffness and pain are usually the worst after sleeping or resting and may be debilitating. Getting out of bed or raising your arms to brush your hair may be very difficult. This disorder almost exclusively affects adults over the age of 50.It is more prevalent in women than men.Onset is usually quite sudden, over days, not months.Flu-like symptoms such as low-grade fever, weakness, weight loss, and loss of appetite may also be present.Giant Cell Arteritis (Horton’s disease), a closely related c...
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Are You at High Risk for Alzheimer's?

Researchers have identified 36 mechanisms that contribute to cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
Some of the most common factors include: insulin resistance, mycotoxin exposure, reduced oxygen while sleeping, leaky gut, poor oral care, chronic infections, nutritional deficiencies, and vascular disease. There is also a gene that can increase the risk of Alzheimer's. Knowing your risk allows you to be proactive and make changes that can greatly reduce your odds of becoming a victim of Alzheimer's.
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Gallbladder Attack! Please Help!

Gallstones (hard particles comprised of cholesterol, calcium, and bilirubin) can form in the gallbladder. They can become lodged in the cystic duct, which leads to the common bile duct and allows for the flow of bile into the small intestine. The bile then helps digest fatty foods. If a gallstone lodges in the duct, the bile can back up in the gallbladder leading to inflammation or infection, a condition known as cholecystitis. Jaundice: If a gallstone becomes lodged in the cystic duct or common...
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Cataracts: Another Senior Malady!

Aging often brings with it some health issues that must be addressed.  Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world.  There are congenital cataracts that can be present at birth, and there are age-related cataracts. Age-related cataracts will be the focus of this article. In the US, over 20% of adults aged 65-74 will have cataracts that interfere with vision. By age 75, over half of US adults will have cataracts severe enough to warrant treatment or have already had cataracts remove...
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So Many Vaccines! Which Ones are Crucial for Seniors?

The proportion of the world’s population aged 65 and above is rapidly increasing. Each year, Infections in this age group cause significant illness and death. Vaccinations are a front-line defense against these threats. Vaccinations are very safe, with only rare side effects.  For most seniors, the risk of serious illness outweighs the small risk of vaccine side effects.  Let’s look at the vaccines recommended for seniors. Influenza (Flu): Influenza can cause serious symptoms such as fever, chil...
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Is Knowing Your Heart Health Worth the Cost?

You just got back your cholesterol lab results. Your doctor wants to put you on a statin to lower your “bad “cholesterol. You’ve heard so many bad things about statins and wish there was another way to determine your actual heart attack risk. Now there is another tool that can help guide your heart health decisions.Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US with a heart attack (myocardial infarction) happening every 40 seconds. Nearly one-fifth of US adults have an intermediate r...
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Help! I'm Losing My Mind! Can a Ketogenic Diet Help Reverse Cognitive Decline?

For years, researchers have been conducting studies to find a way to reverse and prevent cognitive decline/Alzheimer's Disease. One notable researcher, Dr. Dale Bredesen MD, professor at UCLA and founding president of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, has dedicated the last 30 years of his career to this research. Dr. Bredesen is internationally recognized as an expert in the mechanism of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease.Dr. Bredesen and his colleagues have publishe...