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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Nov 26, 2021
Chocolate
Is chocolate good for us? There is actually quite a lot of literature on this subject! In case you’re in a hurry to grab some right now,...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Nov 12, 2021
Food Safety
We all need to eat. Most of us assume that the food we buy is safe. Is this assumption correct? Well…no. Lost productivity and medical...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Oct 27, 2021
Sparkling Water
I am astounded at the variety of sparkling water on the store shelves. Are they a healthful alternative to sodas and other drinks?
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Oct 11, 2021
Snacking
Everybody loves to snack. Today’s question isn’t so much whether to do it, but how often is best, and what should we be eating? There is...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Sep 24, 2021
Bees
Here I am, defending bees. I have been stung twice: once while swimming laps (guess what was on the edge of the pool when my hand reached...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Sep 3, 2021
Walking
I encourage each and every patient I see to find a way to make exercise a regular part of his or her life. Many forms of exercise involve...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Aug 20, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
Vaccines for COVID-19 have been in distribution for some eight months now. The goal was to reach “herd immunity” as quickly as possible,...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Aug 6, 2021
DEXA Scan
A DEXA scan, also known as a bone mineral density scan, is a useful, easy, and inexpensive imaging test that measures bone density. DEXA...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jul 23, 2021
Post-COVID
We have all become so knowledgeable about COVID-19. We are aware of the illness that it brings. We are aware that perhaps as many as 30%...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jul 9, 2021
Sun
Plentiful sunshine brings with it outdoor activities, and increased exposure to the harmful effects of the sun. What impact does that...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jun 25, 2021
Dangers of Vaping
Like so many, I was optimistic when e-cigarettes first became widely available. Would a vaping device that could taper the dose of...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jun 11, 2021
Returning to Normal
I often wonder when my life will truly return to “normal.” CDC guidelines now allow us to visit with other fully vaccinated people...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
May 28, 2021
Health Benefits of Pets
So many of us have been nesting in our homes during this past year, and some areas of the economy have boomed, including the stock...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
May 14, 2021
How Long Does COVID Last?
What an unpredictable disease COVID-19 is. On top of the 580,000-plus Americans who have died, and the many millions who have endured the...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Apr 23, 2021
Anniversary Effect
It has been over a year since the world came to a sudden halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I notice that many of my patients, friends,...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Apr 9, 2021
Global Warming
It’s no secret: our planet is suffering from extreme weather and warming. Let’s not ignore this. Climate change is considered the biggest...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Mar 12, 2021
Telemedicine
Would you have imagined that it would become common to make routine visits to your doctor…without leaving your home? World events have...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Feb 26, 2021
Who Should Get the COVID Vaccine
Who should…or shouldn’t…get vaccinated against COVID-19? I’m asked this question many times every day. With so much confusing information...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Feb 12, 2021
COVID-19 and Mental Health
Here’s a news flash: Pandemics are stressful! Fear and anxiety about disease can be overwhelming. Public health measures like masks,...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jan 8, 2021
Viral Mutation
We are still in the midst of this worldwide pandemic. Amazingly, scientists have developed a safe vaccine in record time. In my office,...
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