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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Dec 23, 2020
Long Haulers
So many of my patients have become infected with the COVID-19 virus. If you have, I hope that it was a mild case and that you have fully...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Dec 11, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine
We are in the midst of a global race to identify and distribute a safe and effective vaccine for the COVID-19 virus. Every day we see new...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Nov 13, 2020
COVID-19 and the Holidays
The holidays are fast approaching. Every day I hear these questions: “My kids are coming home for the holidays. How do we handle this?”...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Oct 23, 2020
Gluten Sensitivity
Gluten-free products have become enormously popular. I’ve seen gluten-free pizza, cookies, breads, candies, and beer. (I’ve been told...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Sep 25, 2020
COVID-19 and Immune System
Why do some people become ill, hospitalized, or even die of COVID-19, while others are asymptomatic, or are not infected at all? Clearly,...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Sep 11, 2020
Face Masks
It’s been six months since the beginning of the pandemic lockdown. Yes, we are indeed getting smarter and more knowledgeable about the...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Aug 28, 2020
Travel During a Pandemic
My wife and I had an amazing vacation booked for February. February sure does seem like a long time from now, so of course by then travel...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jul 24, 2020
1918 Pandemic
We are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, and it has changed our world. Predictions about the near future are difficult to make....
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jul 10, 2020
Antibodies
At one point, early on in the pandemic, I found myself actually hoping to get a very mild case of COVID-19, develop antibodies, and be...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jun 26, 2020
Health and Humor
Like most of you, I’ve been hearing some very funny jokes about the coronavirus. However, last time I checked, there was nothing humorous...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jun 12, 2020
Addiction
Have you noticed how much COVID-19 and isolation humor revolves around alcohol use? We are all aware that the pandemic has led to a huge...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
May 29, 2020
Masks and Gloves
Is it just me, or does it seem as if we are living in a terrible late night science fiction movie? Today I am writing about the...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
May 8, 2020
Isolation
The term social isolation is on everybody’s lips. I would argue that it’s far more accurate to refer to it as physical isolation. Yes,...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Apr 24, 2020
Immune System
Throughout this pandemic, I’m frequently asked about taking various supplements to build up the immune system. Do the many products out...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Apr 10, 2020
Anxiety
Guess what the #1 concern of my patients has been lately…now guess again. Anxiety. The world has changed so dramatically in such a short...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Mar 27, 2020
Pandemics
I don’t know about you, but a few years back, when Pluto was demoted from planet status, I somehow felt a loss. It was a scientifically...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Feb 28, 2020
Coronavirus
One of my running buddies just informed me that the upcoming Tokyo marathon she had signed up for has been cancelled due to – you guessed...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Feb 7, 2020
Singing
Two of my three daughters have always loved to sing. In fact, they love it so much that at times it has driven the third a bit nuts!...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jan 24, 2020
Retail Therapy
When you find yourself depressed, upset, or overwhelmed, do you choose to go shopping as a way to improve your mood? This is known as...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jan 10, 2020
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder can be devastating. Previously known as manic depression, it is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood...
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