How to Remove a Tick
How do you remove a tick? Liquid soap or blunt tweezers. Which is better? It depends on who you ask. Personally, I’m in the liquid
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Screenings Every Dad Should Have
Being a dad means a lot of things—coach, provider, protector, grill master, and sometimes the family handyman. But one role that often gets overlooked: Taking
The Value of Sleep
Sleep is essential for physical and mental health, on par with other physiological needs like food and water. Sleep restores brain function, consolidates memories, allows
Hormone Replacement Therapy: What Every Woman Should Know — Separating Fact from Fiction
If you are a woman approaching or going through menopause, you have probably been bombarded with conflicting information. Social media ads promise miracle cures. Start-up
Blood Pressure: Small Steps, Big Wins
When you hear the words high blood pressure, it’s easy to jump to worst-case scenarios. But here’s the encouraging truth: for many people, blood pressure
Self-Tests for Cervical Cancer Are Here
The long-predicted day has finally come. There is cause for great rejoicing. Why? Because after years of research, the American Cancer Society has recently recommended
Five Preventive Screenings Every Adult Should Have
Is it possible to be unhealthy without feeling sick? Many serious conditions can develop quietly, causing damage long before symptoms appear. Preventive health screenings are
Don’t Let Another Winter Go By With Seasonal Depression
Winter is coming. Winter comes with so many wonderful things. With snow, the ski slopes will open. Eggnog and other wonderful seasonal treats begin to
How to stay well – a different approach
In the culture of medicine, many operate from a problem-based approach. Most people don’t go to see their doctor until they have a problem. Most
Doctors Get Skin Cancer Too
When I was in my late 20s, I noticed a mole on my calf was changing. It looked bigger, more irregular and the center was