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Menopause Practitioners: Is It Time to See One?
I recently saw a reference to a “certified menopause practitioner.” I’ve never heard of that credential but am intrigued by the thought. Is it worth a visit to one...
The Mechanisms of Memory
Memory plays a powerful role in our everyday experiences, including how we learn and recall things, how we make decisions, and how we plan for our future. That is,...
When Sweating Won’t Stop
Heat waves that make June feel more like July or August. Higher year-round temperatures that extend summer weather well into fall. Even people who live in northern latitudes are...
Is Concierge Medicine Worth the Price?
Looking back on my years caring for patients, one thing I always wished for was time—more time to spend with each individual during an office visit, without the pressure...
Expired but Still Acceptable?
Part 3 of a 3-part series on product 'expiration' dates
Of all the things in your home that can expire—medications, food, your driver’s license—personal care products might feel like the...
The Healing Power of Music
Have you ever turned on your favorite song after a particularly stressful day and immediately felt a wave of calm wash over you? Much more than just entertainment, music...
End-of-Life Doulas: Thinking Ahead
Many people are familiar with the concept of doulas, with the term introduced in the 1970s to refer to women who help out during and after childbirth. (Doula comes...
Buzz Off
Whether you’re traveling to a mosquito-ridden area or just planning to lounge around your backyard this summer, having a good insect repellent on hand is key to staying bite-free....
Expired Drugs: Reading Between the Lines
Part 2 of a 3-part series on product 'expiration' dates
You have a headache, so you reach for the bottle of aspirin—but it expired last month. The date on your...
Mammograms, Starting at Age 40
In a major shift, an influential medical panel is now advising that women begin routine mammography screening at age 40—a decade earlier than it previously advised. But some experts...
