By Alan Greene, MD Exercise is a green approach to health care. Yes, a green pregnancy means making the most of what you take into your body, through what you eat, drink, and breathe, and also absorb through your skin, hair, and nails. But how you move your body is another powerful green way to make a difference. There are many benefits of exercise during pregnancy, including improved physical conditioning, strength, flexibility, and stamina. It…
Read More...Choosing A Pediatrician For Your Newborn
Choosing A Pediatrician For Your Newborn By Jennifer Shu, M.D. Many new parents these days “interview” pediatricians to find one that suits them-even before their baby is born. After all, infants visit their doctor at least 6 times during their first year and may have this same doctor for the next 18 years or more, so it’s not surprising that some moms and dads take this decision very seriously. Here are some points to consider…
Read More...Home-Centered Health Care
Congressional Testimony: Home-Centered Health Care by Mike Magee, MD As a health policy professional and weekly media commentator on health care issues, I am often asked for my opinion on where our health care system is headed. I have the advantage of being able to share perspectives with a wide range of thinkers in the health care arena, and their opinions on what needs to be done about our health care system cover the entire…
Read More...A Personal Story…Voice for the Uninsured – the Campaign
By Nancy H. Nielsen, MD President-elect American Medical Association (Nancy H. Nielsen, MD was a recent guest on the Health in 30 Radio show with Barbara Ficarra. Click here to read more and to listen to the show). The American Medical Association wants to give a voice to the 47 million Americans without health insurance – because it has become too heavy a burden on too many hard-working people. Recently, we launched a three-year national…
Read More...How Do You View Your Life?
By Walter E. Jacobson, MD Reader’s Question: “What is the best way to see the glass as half-full as opposed to half-empty?” Without having a specific situation to refer to, the best I can do is provide generalizations as to how to see things in a more positive way. In general, regardless of how horrible your life might be, it can be helpful to count your blessings, to be grateful for what you have despite…
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