Mediterranean Diet Can Help Improve Sexual Health in Men
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Mediterranean Diet is a healthful diet for men with and without metabolic syndrome, and with or without sexual dysfunction. The Mediterranean diet has been in the headlines recently because a new study shows that the diet is beneficial to help avoid strokes. Recognized for its ability to help improve heart health, the Mediterranean Diet also can help kick-start a flagging libido in men with metabolic syndrome. I asked John…
Read More...Healthin30 Reader Chosen for CNN’s Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA A quick update After reading a tweet by Dr. Sanjay Gupta: “Want to swim/bike/run the NYC tri with me? It’s a chance to lose forever. Need a serious 6 month commitment tho… http://bit.ly/90HBoK,” I posted a blog about it, and it got a great deal of attention. I was bombarded with emails from readers interested in submitting their video and hoping to get chosen for the challenge. After learning…
Read More...Make the Most of the 15 Minute Office Visit with Your Doctor
Part 1 By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Kevin Pho, MD, primary care physician in Nashua, N.H., blogs at KevinMD.com, member of USA TODAY’S board of contributors and a guest to the Health in 30® Radio Show, writes about the importance of doctors engaging in social media to communicate with patients. He writes in an op-ed in USA TODAY “Doctors ignore Internet at their own peril” on January 27, 2010: “Raise your hand if you’ve…
Read More...What Moms Ought to Know About Pouring Their Child’s Medicine
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA A Spoonful of Medicine: Not a good thing A recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that people who use a kitchen spoons to pour liquid medicine aren’t getting the right dosage. Here’s what to use to get it right. Measuring Precisely is Vital Ask any pastry chef or professional baker, and they’ll tell you that using exact measurements in baking is critical for a successful end…
Read More...How to be an Empowered Health Consumer
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Empowered health consumers know how to take charge of their health and are proactive in their care. Whether they’re surfing the web for health information, visiting their doctor or health care professional, or a patient in the hospital; empowered health consumers know how to question and communicate. This blog is a continuation of the “He Said, She Said” post where I promised to give you tips about how to…
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