“Nothing wrong with this old world, some little song won’t cure. . .whether you’re rich or poor. . .of this little thought I’m sure . . .”(Let’s Sing Again, Gus Kahn 1936) Have you ever lost yourself in music? There are occasions when melodies can mimic or
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Did you know that between 5 and 15% of the population has a disorder that creates an irresistible urge to move their legs? This is a neurologic movement disorder called Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), and unfortunately, it tends to get worse later in the day and often
Read more →This past weekend, the moon was full–a brilliant orb in the night sky. Each month, people all over the world share this sight and the feelings that such magnificence inspires. On a cloudless night, it casts deep shadows while illuminating the landscape. Why are we so affected
Read more →Everybody knows that blood pressure affects health. We’ve become educated about the risks of high blood pressure or hypertension; untreated, it can lead to heart attacks, congestive heart failure, strokes, and kidney failure. And, it’s a common problem; 50 million Americans have blood pressure readings over 140/90–placing
Read more →Concepts of aging range from romance to despair. Wisdom of experience and mellowing of spirit as one moves beyond the impetuosity of youth are touted as benefits. We love our grandparents and appreciate elder statesmen as valuable resources of knowledge and, more importantly, for their longitudinal perspective.
Read more →We are a mobile society, and air travel allows us to visit friends, business associates, and family members around the globe. I feel fortunate to live in a era where such accessibility to others is possible. Flying has become a commonplace occurrence for many of us. What
Read more →“A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.” (Prov 17:22) Did you know that children, on average, laugh and smile 400 times per day while this number drops to 15 for adults? Is this statistic a comment on our loss of
Read more →Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common, “embarrassing”, and treatable problem in men. ED is defined as persistent inability (at least three months) to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. Through surveys, it is estimated that over 30 million American men have some degree
Read more →When bones lose calcium and get thinner the process is called osteoporosis. Over 26 million Americans have osteoporosis, and the overwhelming majority are women. This is a common phenomenon as people age, and the risk of breaking bones increases because of it. By age 65, one third
Read more →Hopefully, we all got our “baby shots.” Those were the good ole days when our parents took care of all the practical stuff. But recommendations for immunizations do not end in childhood. In fact, some of the shots we received as children lose their protective effect for
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