Tag: lifemasters
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April 30, 2008 06:39 PM EDT --
A certain amount of stress in our daily lives is normal. Some people even thrive on the slight adrenaline rush they get when they are stressed. But, stress for too long a time can wear us out physically . . .
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June 19, 2008 03:10 PM EDT --
Several years ago, my mother had major surgery. Thankfully, she is fine and active now, but the time period immediately after her surgery was incredibly difficult. I had gone to college, to medical school, . . .
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April 18, 2008 11:15 AM EDT --
As a general internist, much of my work involves assessing people's symptoms and helping them decide what we can do to help them feel better. It is very common for me to notice symptoms of depression . . .
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May 15, 2008 02:24 PM EDT --
After I put my daughter to bed at night, I sometimes enjoy a glass of wine with my husband. For me, having an occasional drink or two is a way to relax and have fun, especially at a party or when I'm . . .
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June 04, 2008 10:08 AM EDT --
Back pain is one of the most common things we see in primary care. The good news is that the majority of back pain really does get better. Inevitably, it takes longer than the patient, the patient's . . .
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July 18, 2008 09:44 AM EDT --
Some days, I truly feel like a broken record in my office. Over and over, I try to counsel patients about diet and exercise. Over and over people tell me, "It's too hard." And it . . .
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June 11, 2009 03:12 PM EDT --
Many people with depression first turn to their primary care doctor for help. When patients tell me they're feeling depressed or say things that lead me to think they are depressed, we talk about . . .
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October 01, 2008 03:01 PM EDT --
I love going through old photos, listening to stories from relatives, and generally learning more about my family. Some of the information isn’t just interesting—it’s also helpful to know. That’s where . . .
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March 18, 2008 09:36 AM EDT --
A healthy diet includes plenty of dietary fiber, but you may be wondering just what that means. Here are the facts you need to know about fiber-rich foods and how they can benefit you, from lowering your . . .
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July 18, 2008 10:12 AM EDT --
I hated gym class. I was always picked last and even if I wasn't, I didn't like the competition, the teacher blowing her whistle, and the locker room. (I apologize to any gym teachers . . .
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October 17, 2008 02:47 PM EDT --
As a doctor, I try to give all of my patients as much information about their health conditions as I can. But I have my limits - I don't live in their bodies. Though I may know a lot about . . .
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December 22, 2008 04:24 PM EST --
Last week, at our hospital, I had the fun of staffing a table for the Great American Smokeout. Lots of people came by for help and information. Many had incredibly inspiring stories, including one . . .
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February 25, 2009 04:44 PM EST --
Winter is hard on the skin. The cold weather outside, the dry air inside-both can dry out your skin. I tend to notice the effects on my face-maybe because it's the part of my body most often exposed . . .
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August 28, 2008 04:46 PM EDT --
This summer, I’ve been enjoying getting produce at local farmers’ markets. I can find out all sorts of information on the things I buy, just by asking the farmer behind the counter. Sadly, what I can . . .
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September 09, 2008 09:43 AM EDT --
When people with asthma come to see me, one of the first things we talk about is their asthma triggers, meaning the things that make their symptoms worse. For many people with asthma, being around animals, . . .
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September 22, 2008 01:49 PM EDT --
Frequently, when I’m supervising on the inpatient service at our hospital, I will hear our residents say, “That patient is going to hospice.” When I hear that, I find it’s a teachable moment. Hospice . . .
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February 05, 2009 05:33 PM EST --
One of my favorite things about February is Valentine's Day. It not only gives me an excuse to tell my family how much I love them-it also gives me an excuse to eat chocolate! I try to eat . . .
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March 25, 2009 01:34 PM EDT --
As my family took a stroll last weekend in the deceptively balmy spring weather (it snowed the next day here in Boston), I looked around and noticed a few flowers and some buds on the trees. Then . . .
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September 03, 2008 09:13 AM EDT --
As you know from my last blog, over the last few months I’ve been committed to buying from fruits and vegetables from local farmer’s markets. I love the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, . . .
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March 18, 2008 09:30 AM EDT --
Tracking your progress with self-monitoring is one of the most important things you can do to take charge of your health. Your healthcare provider may have asked you to regularly monitor such things as . . .
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