Dr. Anthony Komaroff
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The shingles vaccine is not for everyoneOct 01, 2016 7:30 am - Q You've written about who should get the shingles vaccine, and why. Are there any groups of people who should not get the shingles vaccine? A: I'm glad you asked becaus...
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Coping with stress helps your heart and your brainSep 25, 2016 11:04 am - Q: I'm under a lot of stress in my life. Of course, I don't like that, but what really worries me is that it will affect my heart. Heart disease runs in my family. If st...
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Simple maneuver relieves symptoms of vertigoSep 17, 2016 7:30 am - Q: I suffer from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. I've heard that something called the Epley maneuver may help. Could you explain what this is? A: Vertigo is the se...
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Language exercises help stroke patients regain speechSep 10, 2016 7:30 am - Q: My mother recently had a stroke, and it's severely impacted her ability to speak. What can be done to help her regain her speech? A: Losing the ability to speak, or t...
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Study offers evidence that insomnia, weight gain are linkedSep 05, 2016 6:03 am - Q: I've been suffering from insomnia for the past year or so. I've also gained 15 pounds over the same time period. Could the two be connected? A: I spoke about this wit...
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Keep your face looking young without surgeryAug 30, 2016 6:07 am - Q: I'm 65, and my face is starting to look old. Can you recommend nonsurgical treatments to take a few years off my face? A: Our faces age along with the rest of us. The...
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Lifestyle changes, not testosterone, can improve low energyAug 24, 2016 6:09 am - Q: I often feel quite tired. My doctor says this fatigue may be caused by my low-normal testosterone level. I'd rather not go on testosterone therapy. What are some othe...
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Most teens need more sleep than they're gettingAug 17, 2016 6:08 am - Q: My teenage daughter stays up late, then has a hard time waking up for school. I don't think she's getting enough sleep. What can I do to help her fall asleep at a rea...
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Biofeedback can be used to help with numerous conditionsAug 08, 2016 6:18 am - Q: Sometimes you recommend biofeedback as treatment. What exactly is it? What is it like to go through it? A: Biofeedback is a technique that helps you monitor and cont...
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Spider veins may be unsightly, but pose no medical threatJul 30, 2016 7:30 am - Q: I have developed many small, thin veins on my legs. I would like to get rid of them. What is the most effective treatment? A: Superficial leg veins, sometimes called ...