Health
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!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!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!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 »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Stomach cancer strikes more than 30K in North America annually
By Gifford Jones on November 25th, 2019
info@docgiff.com Napoleon Bonaparte, John Wayne, and Peter O’Toole all succumbed to stomach cancer. Yet, when we talk about cancer, all the attention usually goes to lung, breast, prostate or colon cancer. This is why stomach cancer is often called the “Orphan Malignancy.” But stomach cancer strikes over 32,000 North Americans every year. It also demands ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tips to avoid catching a cold or flu
By Gillian Slade on November 25th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com Having recently had a cold I have been focusing on not passing the virus on to others – including those in my home. It is after all the season for colds and influenza and it is worth revisiting the precautions we should be taking. When you sneeze or cough be sure to either have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Tests that prevent severe disability or death
By Gifford Jones on November 18th, 2019
info@docgiff.com It’s been said that if the U.S. Constitution was rewritten afresh, it would not stress the pursuit of happiness, but the pursuit of health. Today, when people get together, discussions eventually turn to health concerns, such as losing weight, blood pressure, bone density or other issues. Now there are tests to indicate the condition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Are your facet joints causing you pain?
By Gifford Jones on November 4th, 2019
info@docgiff.com It’s been aptly said, “They preach patience who never felt pain.” Chronic severe pain can be soul destroying, particularly when the diagnosis is not known. One of the most troublesome categories is back and neck pain. It can render people immobile, making even the simplest activity a challenge. Because it involves the spine, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: What should I mix with my rum?
By Gifford Jones on October 21st, 2019
info@docgiff.com Have I been leading readers astray? For years this column has stressed that we’re all consuming too many calories, and in particular, too much sugar. I’ve always practised what I write, so for years I’ve made sure it is a sugar-free cola that I add to my rum before dinner. But are these alternatives ... Read More »
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