Frequency Of Doctor Visits
I am a healthy 25-year-old woman. I really don’t have anything wrong with me. How often do I really need to go for a routine check-up?
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Autism spectrum disorders revisited
New research suggests that environmental factors play a much larger role in the development of autism spectrum disorders than previously believed.
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Commentary: Dr. Aaron T. Beck’s enduring impact on mental health
Dr. Michael Miller, editor in chief of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, offers an appreciation of a psychiatrist considered a pioneer in cognitive therapy.
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Mind over matter
Mindfulness techniques have been shown to be effective in people with depression or anxiety, and they can be useful in alleviating stress.
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Heart Beat: Repeat “zaps” often needed to stop atrial fibrillation
People with atrial fibrillation who undergo an ablation procedure may need two or more of the procedures to ease the arrhythmia.
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Blood vessel disease linked to dementia
Blood vessel problems can have a significant effect on the health of the brain, including contributing to the development of dementia.
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Ask the doctor: What accounts for wide swings in blood pressure?
My blood pressure has wide swings each day. It can go as high as 210/110, then fall to 100/50, tiring me. My doctor says I’m just a “reactive person.” My diet is excellent, and I try to keep active. Could my adrenal glands have anything to do with this?
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The smartphone will see you now
Smarthpone apps assist in keeping track of personal health data, provide general information, offer emergency assistance, and more.
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Ask the doctor: Compression stockings for a long-distance flight?
My 61-year-old mother plans to take a long plane trip. Her legs usually become swollen when she flies a long distance. Should she wear elastic stockings or take any other precautions so she doesn’t develop a blood clot in her legs?
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Heart Beat: Nature trumps nurture for heart disease
According to a Swedish study, the influence of genes on the development of heart disease is stronger than environment.
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