Health
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 »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: Music is a powerful tool for better health
By Gillian Slade on February 12th, 2018
If you use headphones to feed music to your ears while exercising physically you already know the benefits of music distracting you from the effort your body is enduring. If your eyes have spilled tears of emotion while you watched a parade and listened to a military band you understand the power of music. There ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: The nitric oxide key to prevent heart attack
By Medicine Hat News on February 5th, 2018
Ask anyone what causes a sudden coronary attack and they will say it’s the result of high blood cholesterol, lack of exercise, obesity or smoking. Now, a report in the publication “LifeExtension” says doctors must start thinking “endothelium.” I’d bet few readers could even spell this word. So why is it so vital? And what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: Germs are hiding in plain sight all around your home
By Gillian Slade on February 5th, 2018
Dish cloths can be a breeding ground for 4 billion germs. It is very hard to keep up with cleaning our homes and none of us have time to take cleaning routines to what they were in our grandparents’ day. However, it is good to be reminded of standards to strive for and cleaning some ... Read More »
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