Tag: abdominal pain

How an ER Doctor Snacks….

How an ER Doctor Snacks….

ER doctors don’t get lunch breaks (we don’t get bathroom breaks either, but… well… another post, another day). Getting even a quick bite can feel like a cross between The …

5 Lifesaving Emergency Tips

5 Lifesaving Emergency Tips

Most people don’t think about what they’d do in an emergency beyond calling 911. But did you know that the average time for
5 Lifesaving Emergency Tips

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Sleep Better With This Melatonin-Light Hack

Before you reach for a melatonin supplement, use this key light hack to help regulate your body’s melatonin and sleep better.

When I was in high school, my parents took

When “Natural” Isn’t Safe


Natural is in—because “natural” means safe, right? Not necessarily. Arsenic is natural; so is hemlock (ask Socrates how that
When “Natural” Isn’t Safe

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A Night in the ER – Like No Other Night


<![CDATA[The shifts starts like any other night. Treating Bed 7 for chest pain, Bed 8 is a pregnant woman with abdominal pain after]]>
A Night in the ER –

Why It’s OK to Schedule Sex (and Actually Smart)


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I’ve always thought that “scheduling sex” was the death-knell of a relationship — like something those couples that also use the Squatty Potty in front of each other do. …

Why You Don’t Need to Worry About Your Health Over the Holidays


As a doctor, I’m going to tell you to stop stressing. Not only do most of those deprivation-fueled tips not work (who writes those things anyway?), staying healthy without …

Why You Don’t Need to Worry About Your Health Over the Holidays


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It’s the holidays and you’ve probably seen endless stories about how you can “stay healthy over the holidays” — tips intended to keep you from “overindulging.” Ick! It’s the …

Travel Well: Healthy Thanksgiving


Expert fitness trainer, Ulrick Bien-Aime, shares his tips to travel healthy around the holidays.For Intercontinental Hotel Group EVEN Hotels-sponsored “Travel Well” segment, expert fitness trainer Ulrick Bien-Aime shares his tips …

Having Fun in the Kitchen

Having Fun in the Kitchen


Nutritionist Stefanie Sacks shares her philosophy that cooking at home improves the healthfulness of your meals, educates your family about nutrition, and is just a lot of fun.Nutritionist Stefanie Sacks …

Travel Well: Healthy Thanksgiving


Expert fitness trainer, Ulrick Bien-Aime, shares his tips to travel healthy around the holidays.For Intercontinental Hotel Group EVEN Hotels-sponsored “Travel Well” segment, expert fitness trainer Ulrick Bien-Aime shares his tips …

Having Fun in the Kitchen


Nutritionist Stefanie Sacks shares her philosophy that cooking at home improves the healthfulness of your meals, educates your family about nutrition, and is just a lot of fun.Nutritionist Stefanie Sacks …

Why Don’t Women Get the Truth About Mammograms?


Like forecasting, breast cancer screening and diagnosis aren’t perfect — especially in younger women. But that alone shouldn’t lead us to stop using them. I, for one, would hate …

Former Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher on the Great American Smokeout

Former Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher on the Great American Smokeout


Former Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher discusses why smoking and tobacco is still such a rampant problem in the U.S.The third Thursday of every November marks the Great American Smokeout, …

Debunking the Latest Health Myths


Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Darria break down the latest health news and help you figure out what is fact and what is fiction.Different studies and research on our health …

Role of Public Health in Safety


Dr. David Satcher, the former Surgeon General who served during the 9-11 terror attacks, discusses the role of public health in public safety.Dr. David Satcher, the former Surgeon General who …

Role of Public Health in Safety

Dr. David Satcher, the former Surgeon General who served during the 9-11 terror attacks, discusses the role of public health in public safety.Dr. David Satcher, the former Surgeon General who …

How to Plan a Vacation that Keeps “Healthy” in Mind


Travel agency owner and travel expert Lindsey Epperly shares how to keep your health and wellness in check when traveling.Travel agency owner and travel expert Lindsey Epperly shares tips on …