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Cholesterol Basics

Cholesterol Basics

When looking at risk for heart disease and stroke, there are a few things to look at. One of them is cholesterol.  So, as we come to the end of Irish Heart Month, let's do Top Ten  basics of cholesterol.  What is it?  What do those numbers mean?  What is it?...

This was not needed

This was not needed

Let's be very clear.  A documentary clearly explaining the health crisis that is obesity in factual terms, without weight shaming, that includes biology and treatment options is critically needed.  A documentary that clearly explains what these drugs are, how they...

Health promotion or Self Promotion?

Health promotion or Self Promotion?

“Can you put my name in there?” T. asked me.  He’s suddenly looking over my shoulder as I write.  Since he’s learned to read, I’ve been more careful what I have visible on my laptop when he’s hanging around -- so it’s pretty dully stuff he’s looking at. “In where?”  I...

World Sepsis Day

World Sepsis Day

What is Sepsis?  Sepsis arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It may lead to shock, multi-organ failure, and death – especially if not recognized early and treated promptly. Sepsis is the final common pathway to death from...

The Struggle is Real

The Struggle is Real

The struggle is real: Suddenly, it is darker. It is colder. It is wetter. Not going for a walk this evening? It's very easy to blame the change in the evenings. Or, actually, it's very easy to blame patients for not wanting to go out to continue those evening walks as...

Allergy Mythbusting

Allergy Mythbusting

T. came home from school yesterday and told me there is a new single-allergen blanket ban in his school.    A blanket single-allergen ban?  Really? The first thing I did was check the calendar to ensure that it really is 2023.  Why does a balanced, safe, and...