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Navigating chronic diseases and menopause: healthier habits for aging
An excerpt from The Menopause Menu. Whether it’s heart disease or cognitive decline, arthritis or diabetes, getting older is linked to an increased incidence of many different chronic diseases. The menopausal journey adds an extra layer of health…
The magic of human connections
I was doing laundry last week when my engagement ring snagged on a shirt. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that one of the four prongs holding the diamond in place was sticking up and on the verge of breaking. Quickly, I took off the ring and placed i…
Breaking the silence on the harmful effects of the EMR
Well, it finally happened. To me. A physician. I became an MD 30 years ago, long before the EMR existed. This was also well before Dr. Google appeared on the scene. A time when medical records existed only on paper. I remember getting frustrated when I…
Emotional seasons: 3 vignettes of love, loss, and connection
At the end of a year and the beginning of another, emotions tend to run high. Whether it be the loss of a loved one or the tangled web of interactions with relatives, an unexpected illness or travel plan glitches, wonderful moments to cherish, or joyfu…
How to swallow a pill
You’ve been swallowing things your entire life: breast milk (or formula), food––maybe a marble or small Lego. But did you know that swallowing pills is different? Let’s start with how not to swallow a pill. Sorry, but Bruce Willis in all fi…
The impact of a lack of diagnosis reaches far and wide
Getting a medical diagnosis can actually be a huge relief. I know it may seem counter-intuitive. Saying “I have cancer,” “I have Parkinson’s,” or “I have depression” definitely doesn’t belong in the same …
The hidden world of chronic disease
Sometimes hiding things can work to our advantage: an early pregnancy, a disfiguring scar, public speaking anxiety … Easter eggs! But, more often, they are just temporarily hidden from public view, and, in the grand scheme of things, it can actually be…
