By Carol L. Kornmehl, M.D, FACRO Fruits and vegetables are known to protect people against lung, oral, esophageal, stomach, and colon cancer. The data that supports this statement has been borne out by a number of studies. In fact, fruits and vegetables are the best source of vitamins and minerals, including antioxidants. These healthful compounds probably work best in combination. Because we don’t know which of the many compounds in these foods are most helpful,…
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Tune in on Friday, August 3rd from 5:30pm to 6:00pm EST. Gary S. Scahs, MD will join Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA, host/producer of Health in 30™ to talk about improving the physical health of people with bipolar disorder. Gary S. Sachs, MD, is Associate Professor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, and Director of the Bipolar Mood Disorder Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Sachs earned his medical degree at the University of Maryland School…
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Eloquence About the Social Impact of ADHD by Brian B. Doyle, M.D. One of my patients is so articulate about the social impact of ADHD that I asked him if I could quote him. He said, “Sure. Nothing is as convincing as hearing from actual patients.” I’ll identify my patient only as CHG, for “Capital Hill Guy.” He is over 30 years of age and single. He sought treatment for ADHD, which was made more…
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Tune in on Friday, July 27th from 5:30pm to 6:00pm EST. Brian B. Doyle, MD will join Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA, host/producer of Health in 30™ to talk about adults with ADHD. Dr. Doyle will talk about his book, Understanding and Treating ADULTS With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Click here to read his article Eloquence About the Social Impact of ADHD. Brian B. Doyle, M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Family Community…
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Opioid Dependence by Carl R. Sullivan, MD The United States is currently experiencing an epidemic of patients dependent on opioids. These drugs, which are also known as narcotics, opiates and pain killers include some of the most addictive drugs known to man. Many people are familiar with the opioid drug heroin, which has been illegal in the United States for more than 100 years. While there has been a recent mild resurgence in the use…
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