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The best outcomes in healthcare most often occur when the patient and doctor really know each other and can trust each other to do their part to be proactive and committed to getting and staying […]

There’s so much information available online these days that it’s easy for people to become quickly confused and overwhelmed trying to research and understand more about their medical conditions, symptoms, health challenges, resources available to

Procrastination isn’t always bad. We all do it from time to time. But procrastinating about your health can be risky. I’m writing to you on this topic because many people don’t understand when procrastinating about your

We all know there’s a big difference and often a big gap between knowing and doing. For example, most people know that certain behaviors and habits are bad for us, but, for many reasons, we

In living our busy, day-to-day lives, most of us subscribe to the familiar saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s an understandable point-of-view, and, in many circumstances, it may be the best advice.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I hate it much worse when I see my patients suffering the many serious medical consequences of diabetes, so I feel compelled to shine a

According to the National Health Council, approximately 133 million Americans are affected by ongoing (“chronic”) health conditions, from diabetes to heart disease, obesity. arthritis and the list goes on and on. That number is expected to

Whether it’s working in an office “desk job” or being retired and not particularly active or spending time online or focused on our smartphones or our TVs or entertainment systems, more Americans these days than

Remarkable resemblance, no? Hospitals Are Scary Places In all seriousness, I know how scary, intimidating, depressing and lonely it can feel to be hospitalized for any length of time. I’ve been practicing medicine long enough

As your doctor, it’s my job to remind you (and nag you a little bit if necessary), but also to help you protect yourself as much as possible from the flu – or at least