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Doctor Game: Is there a doctor on the plane?
By Medicine Hat News on April 9th, 2018
What is it that doctors worry about when they’re flying? It’s not fear of flying. They know that travelling by air is safer than driving a car. Rather, it’s the possibility that they will hear a sudden announcement, “Is there a doctor on the plane?” This is when the brain shifts into high gear. Every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Will humans ever learn?
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2018
What a sad, thought-provoking photo, published in the Globe and Mail newspaper. It shows Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, unable to stand. You can see the terrible frustration and pain on his face. Veterinarians, at the Pejeta Kenyan Conservancy, decided that since there was no quality of life left for Sudan, only unsolvable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: The Philippines finance oral insulin pill
By Medicine Hat News on March 26th, 2018
A Spanish proverb states, “He loses all who loses the right moment.” I had a similar thought a few weeks ago when I wrote that, “a brain that’s full of knowledge has no room left to dream.” Why these philosophical mutterings? Because I was annoyed that Canada had lost a major medical opportunity. Now, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Insomnia is shortening your life
By Medicine Hat News on March 12th, 2018
F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author, once remarked, “The worst thing in the world is try to sleep and not to.” I’m sure many readers share Fitzgerald’s problem. But suppose this common trouble kills you? That’s when it’s worthwhile to find out more about insomnia, and why some people suffer from TAT (Tired all the Time). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four effective ways to alleviate stress
By Medicine Hat News on March 12th, 2018
Metro Editorial Stress affects everyone at some point in their lives and does not discriminate based on gender, nationality, ethnicity, economic status, or age. The American Institute of Stress says job-related stress costs businesses millions of dollars each year due to unanticipated absences. In fact, work is the foremost source of stress for many adults. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Why don’t they read history to save lives?
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2018
It’s been said that “If you don’t learn from history, you’re destined to relive it.” So today I have to repeat what I’ve said before. It’s apparent that the medical profession, TV anchors, and Medical Officers of Health (MOH), have never read history. So young children, and others, are dying of influenza. Today, rather than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Sure the view is great, but will it kill you?
By Medicine Hat News on February 26th, 2018
What is the greatest threat to having a heart attack, the nation’s number one killer? Ask this question and most people will answer it’s having high blood cholesterol. Or they respond, it’s due to hypertension, obesity, diabetes, or a stressful lifestyle. But suppose you ask what things will improve the chance of surviving coronary attack? ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: Study finds link between gardening and longer life
By Gillian Slade on February 26th, 2018
If you have already been buying seeds for your garden and are itching to get your hands in the soil, you are probably going to be healthier and live longer than others. A Harvard study determined there is a link between gardeners and longer life expectancy. There are also negative health consequences for people living ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Gamer: What I learned watching my wife’s cataract surgery
By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2018
As a surgeon, giving medical advice to a family member, particularly to your wife, is a difficult task. Moreover, since she’s also my editor, Susan is well aware of my advice to readers. Namely, that it’s prudent never to agree to surgery for a painful hip or any chronic condition until it affects your quality ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: Good posture beneath the covers can aid in sleep
By Gillian Slade on February 19th, 2018
To sleep, per chance to dream. We don’t often realize the value of a good sleep until we are deprived of it. While we can’t control all aspects of sleep, our posture in bed can make a difference. Most of us will spend a third of our life asleep and therefore it may as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: The right answers about flu could save your life
By Medicine Hat News on February 12th, 2018
“Get the shot,” is the message now the flu season is here. But how effective is the vaccine? What is the chance of a mismatch? Are there serious complications? Should you get your shot at the local pharmacy? Or treat yourself with over-the-counter products? Should you rely on natural remedies? The right answers could save ... Read More »
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