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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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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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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August 06, 2007 01:30 PM EDT --
During young adulthood, sleep patterns usually seem stable but in fact are slowly evolving. Between age 20 and age 30, the amount of deep sleep drops by about half, and nighttime awakenings double. By . . .
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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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July 30, 2007 04:46 PM EDT --
According to the National Comorbidity Survey Replication, only about 40% of people with major depression receive adequate conventional treatment, so it’s important to get a better understanding of . . .
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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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July 30, 2007 04:48 PM EDT --
Depression in bipolar disorder is a condition that lasts longer than mania and causes more suffering and disability. Because the symptoms of bipolar depression often combine despair with agitation and . . .
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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 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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July 23, 2007 11:05 AM EDT --
Siesta. Just the thought of a lazy lunch followed by a peaceful nap is enough to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Whether actually taking one is good for the heart, though, is still swinging in . . .
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August 06, 2007 01:14 PM EDT --
Q. First it was Vioxx and now Avandia. Why can’t doctors and the government screen out unsafe medicines?
A. The FDA requires testing for effectiveness and safety before it approves a drug. As citizens, . . .
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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 14, 2007 09:59 AM EDT --
I've been a diabetic for over ten years now. It has been a real challenge. While I was on oral medications I went through a roller coaster of sugar highs and lows. Some of the . . .
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August 06, 2007 12:01 PM EDT --
A variety of eating strategies can help you lower your blood pressure.
Many people don’t realize that what you eat—not just how much salt you take in—can affect your blood pressure. . . .
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July 09, 2007 03:00 PM EDT --
When behavioral techniques don’t cure your insomnia, talk with your doctor about sleep-promoting medications. Although such medications can be helpful in the short term to break a pattern of insomnia, . . .
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July 23, 2007 10:01 AM EDT --
Q. I read about a study at UCLA in which men with type 2 diabetes were in a program combining aerobic exercise, low-fat diets, and relatively high amounts of “good” carbohydrates. Half of them . . .
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July 30, 2007 02:31 PM EDT --
Two-thirds of people with anxiety disorders also suffer from depression at some point in their lives, and 58% of people with depression also have an anxiety disorder. The anxiety/depression combination . . .
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August 06, 2007 12:40 PM EDT --
Childhood should be a happy time, but children do get depressed. Here, we review some basic information about recognizing and treating depression when it occurs in children.
Exact numbers are hard to . . .
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August 20, 2007 12:19 PM EDT --
Many people assume that anxiety arises from a traumatic event or overwhelming stress. It’s true that experiences such as the death of a parent during childhood or another early trauma can play a . . .
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