Search Results

• Psych Evaluation Before Weight-Loss Surgery: How It Helps

  Planning to have bariatric surgery? Be prepared to go through a psychological evaluation before taking that step. The goal: to increase your chances of achieving long-term weight-loss success.

• Psychology of the Supermarket

  When shopping at your local supermarket or retail store, do you ever stop to consider product placement? If not, it might be something worth noting next time you’re perusing the aisles.

• Sexual Supplements: The Hidden Dangers

  Before I started my Urology training I used to walk down the aisles of stores and chuckle at the supplements eyeing for a man’s attention. But now when I see these supplements heavily marketed in stores or online I don’t chuckle. I get concerned. The recent tragedy surrounding Lamar Odom has renewed interest in sexual supplements. These supplements are not regulated by the FDA and can be dangerous to your health, which is why the FDA is constantly warning consumers about sexual enhancing supplements. Research has found that some pills are tainted with derivatives of Viagra/Cialis, pesticides, metals, and even common household paint.

• How to Cope with Trauma

  From San Bernardino to Dallas, Baton Rouge and Minneapolis, our country understands tragedy all too well.

• Stress After Trauma: Could It Be PTSD?

  It’s common to feel anxious after a traumatic event, such as witnessing or experiencing a life-threatening event; being in combat, a natural disaster or a serious car accident; or coping with the death of a loved one. But if stress lingers beyond a few months, even after the situation is over, and makes it difficult for you to work, socialize or interact with others, you may have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

• Lemon-Dijon Green Beans

  Green beans are a great source of vitamins and minerals. Have some leftovers from Thanksgiving? Here's a creative way to spice them up!

• Social Distancing Means Staying Home

  As we make every effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 — the disease caused by the new strain of coronavirus — one deliberate act we should all practice is social distancing. But what does that mean exactly? One easy definition is that we deliberately increase the distance we are from those we don’t live with. Staying at least six feet away from each other decreases our chances of being infected.

• Why Our Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval Means Better Care for You

  About 7 million Americans have undergone total hip and knee replacement.

• Cancer Care in the Hospital: How Oncologists Collaborate

  When you’re in the hospital, multiple specialists will work in tandem, discussing your prognosis and treatment options. Your medical oncologist will collaborate with other physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care.  Teaching hospitals also have medical trainees, including residents and fellows, who play a vital role in your care under the supervision of senior oncologists. Remember, these are doctors-in-training who bring fresh perspectives and are up to date on the latest medical knowledge.  

• The Best Attack Plan for Recovering from a Stroke

  Stroke is a leading cause of long-term adult disability, affecting more than 795,000 Americans each year. Approximately two-thirds of stroke patients survive and require rehabilitation. Though stroke recovery can seem overwhelming, beginning rehabilitation early in the process can help you regain your strength, courage and independence.