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Doctor Game: Sugar, not fat, is responsible for heart attack
By Gifford Jones on January 13th, 2020
info@docgiff.com@giffordjonesmd What can we learn from history? Dr. John Yudkin, Professor of Nutrition at Queen Elizabeth College of London, made headlines in 1972 when his book was published, “Pure White and Deadly.” Yudkin’s research convinced him it was not fat that caused heart attack, but sugar. So has history proved him right? And is sugar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: Sing it loud and sing it proud
By Gillian Slade on January 6th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Over Christmas you probably sang some Christmas carols whether you have a great singing voice or not. You probably also enjoyed singing and it may have made you happy too. There are studies that show physical, emotional and mental health benefits derived from singing. In part that has to do with the vibrations in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: How much did you learn in 2019?
By Gifford Jones on January 6th, 2020
info@docgiff.com@giffordjonesmd Another year has come and gone. I wonder how much readers learned about lifestyle in 2019? Here are 20 statements, true or false. 1. 17 million North Americans take a daily heartburn drug, such as Nexium, Prilosec or Prevacid every day. Taking them for a year or longer increases the risk of heart attack ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Are hiccups a nuisance or a medical problem?
By Gifford Jones on December 30th, 2019
info@docgiff.com@giffordjonesmd Hippocrates, in 400 B.C., counselled that, “Sneezing will stop a hiccup.” But for centuries the hiccup also triggered laughter when it happens while talking to friends. But medical reports show there are occasions when a hiccup is no laughing matter. We all know that everyone encounters hiccups at some time in their life. Most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: Traditions make Christmas special
By GILLIAN SLADE on December 23rd, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade What makes Christmas special for each family is often the traditions they hold dear – the things they do that are unique to Christmas. It could be the food and when it is enjoyed or what is done together as a family. Having grown up in the southern hemisphere, the traditions from my childhood ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: The greatest gift to give at any time of year
By Gifford Jones on December 23rd, 2019
info@docgiff.com This holiday season there will be joy, intimacy, and affection around many family dinner tables. But for some families it will be a difficult time with little laughter. They know that next year a family member may be missing. They are waiting for the donation of a kidney, heart or other vital organ to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Why am I still working at 95?
By Gifford Jones on December 16th, 2019
info@docgiff.com I’m often asked, “Why don’t you stop working?” It’s a good question as many of my friends have left this planet. But I don’t want to get rusty, so I’m happy to have a work routine. Besides, an article from the Harvard Medical School indicates there are health benefits to working longer. At the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: You’re speaking my language
By GILLIAN SLADE on December 16th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade When you travel to a foreign country where people speak another language, it can be fascinating to determine what they are saying. I think it is sometimes more entertaining to observe the facial expressions and tone of voice to figure out what is going on. It can also be a great way to just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: Don’t worry about the expectations of others
By GILLIAN SLADE on December 9th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade It has started already — people asking what you have and have not done for Christmas. Sometimes I feel it is just a conversation filler but for many people it simply adds to their stress when asked if their Christmas lights and decorations are up yet. If not when will they be? What’s on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Popcorn Disease: A new way to injure the lungs
By Gifford Jones on December 9th, 2019
info@docgiff.com “What’s your secret for good health and longevity?” I have been asked repeatedly on radio, TV, and in interviews. My reply is simple. “You must learn early in life to practice a sound lifestyle and continue it forever.” This should be easy. Yet we are not learning from history. The Canadian Medical Association Journal ... Read More »
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