A Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding the Stages of COPD
Chronic lower respiratory disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung diseases, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and in some cases asthma, that cause breathing difficulties and airflow problems. Chronic lower…
Providing High-Quality Health Care to Americans Should Trump Politics
First published in the Harvard Business ReviewThe shutdown of large parts of the federal government is the harsh consequence of a dysfunctional Congress that’s unable to find enough common ground…
Is Acetaminophen Behind The Autism Epidemic?
Although Cuba’s per capita income is about eight times lower than that of the U.S., the percentage of its population with autism is also lower — a surprising 298 times…
Force-Feeding Guantanamo Prisoners Tortures Medical Profession
Nearly every physician regards himself as an ethical practitioner. Nearly none of us are, at least not fully. There is no bright line that separates ethical from improper behavior. Indeed,…
Helping Patients Pay Their Hospital Bills [VIDEO INTERVIEW]
It is no fun to be in the hospital. And it's certainly no fun to finally get home and then get the hospital bill in the mail. If you have…
Sprained Ankle Treatment: Rehab Exercises
Sprained ankle treatment is something that you can do at home, at the gym or at work. This is how to get a stronger ankle, recover quicker and get back…
Should You Avoid White Vegetables?
Many 50+ active people want to eat healthy to support their active lifestyle. Do you think white foods are bad for you? If so, read on…Last Saturday I was at a…
What Is an Adaptogen? Making Stress Less Stressful
What is an Adaptogen? An Adaptogen refers to anything that can “increase nonspecific stress resistance in an organism”. In other words, stress as a general concept is perceived less when you…
Losing Weight and the Mature Individual
with Ron the Trainer with Ron the TrainerIs weight gain that is resistant to loss inevitable with growing older? Experts everywhere agree “NO” and we are here to help you…
