By Alan Peterson, M.D.
You have heard of the old adage, “You are what you eat.” But today we are often blasted for eating things that we thought were good for us while avoiding things we thought were bad for us but are now found to be better. This is the first of a two-article feature focusing on 20 common nutrition tenants that may be true or false. Click here to read more...
By Alan Peterson, M.D.
Is caffiene bad for you? Is snacking a good way to maintain your weight? These questions and mor are answered in the second of a two-article feature focusing on 20 common nutrition tenants that may be true or false. Click here to read more...
Intermittent claudication is actually a symptom produced by blockage of oxygen flow in the arteries in the leg. It causes pain that most often occurs after exercise and is relieved by rest, but in severe cases even rest offers no benefit and pain can continue even when lying down. Click here to read more ...
By Roland J. Larrabee, M.D.
Benign nocturnal leg cramps are muscle spasms in the calf (also called a charley horse). They can occur one or many times during the night, lasting from a few seconds to a few minutes. Some people experience them regularly; others only on isolated occurrences. Click here to read more ...
By Roland J. Larrabee, M.D.
Restless legs Syndrome (RLS) is a poorly understood neurologic disorder. Patients find it difficult to explain the unpleasant sensations they experience, often describing them as "pulling, searing, drawing, or crawling" beneath the skin usually in the calf area. These sensations may also affect thighs, feet, and even arms. They can occur at 30 to 60 second intervals when the legs are at rest (i.e., sitting or lying). Click here to read more ...
By Alan Peterson, M.D.
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently published updated recommendations on screening for osteoporosis. The USPSTF recommends that women age 65 and older be screened routinely for osteoporosis. This group also recommends that routine screening begin at age 60 for women at increased risk for osteoporotic fractures. Click here to read more...
By Alan Peterson, M.D.
Overactive bladder is a medical condition termed for the involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle. It includes an urgent need to urinate frequently or an accidental release of urine. Urinary incontinence is under-reported and underdiagnosed. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the direct cost of treating urinary incontinence was $26.3 billion in 1995 for people of all ages. Click here to read more... |