I lived most of my life in the hot desert of Arizona. I loved the hotter and drier climate and growing up, fell in love with the desert and eventually became a trained desert survival instructor. Yes, the summers were blazing hot, but we didn’t have to deal with snow and ice in the winter.
As the midterm elections are drawing near, we are hearing more and more about free Medicare for all or universal healthcare for all. These are being pushed by Democrats in hopes of winning votes from a gullible public. It’s already been reported that free Medicare for all will cost taxpayers about $32 trillion over ten
Many of you have heard of scabies. Generally, it’s associated with animals like dogs, coyotes, wolves and other animals. It can easily and quickly spread through a population. Scabies is caused by a tiny parasitic mite known as Sarcoptes scabiei. The mite burrows into the skin, causing the animal to itch and scratch. The irritation
For the vast majority of patients with debilitating knee pain, joint replacement surgery is considered an “elective” procedure. While it’s true that one’s life doesn’t depend on it, what about quality of life? Many people hobbling about on painful knees would hardly regard the surgery as optional. Consider, for example, two people I know: a
What people choose to eat doesn’t just affect their waistlines, but maybe also the way they think and feel, according to a growing body of research. Some Americans may believe that eating “comfort foods” leads to happiness. But often choosing to eat processed foods like ice cream, macaroni and cheese or chips may eventually be
As we age, our skin thins and tends to dry out. It loses some of its elasticity causing that crepe paper look that so many older folks are known for. Our skin also becomes drier, more brittle and susceptible to flaking and cracking, especially in winter. Did you know that colder air is drier than
One thing that has always amazed me is how a doctor knows just how long a woman has been pregnant and thus when her baby is due, especially in the years before ultrasound and many of the other modern tools used. Most couples, especially married couples have sexual relations on a fairly regular schedule which
A new report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns of dire consequences if governments don’t make “rapid, far-reaching, and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society” to stem global warming. But the planet isn’t the only thing at risk as temperatures rise; your health might be in danger, too. Here are six
Obesity makes pregnancy complications more likely. But new research suggests that women who’ve undergone weight-loss surgery might have a safer delivery. “We know that obesity and overweight are dangerous in connection with childbirth,” said study author Dr. Olof Stephansson, of Karolinska Institute in Solna, Sweden. Weight-loss [bariatric] surgery “is by far your best option if
Researchers around the world have been busy trying to find ways to prevent, treat or just slow down the process of Alzheimer’s. They are trying to discover the exact causes, including how the plaque builds up and destroys brain cells and brain cell communication. They have been busy trying to find ways to prevent or
