Dr. Anthony Komaroff
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Develop consistent habits to achieve weight-loss goalsMar 29, 2015 7:00 am - Q: One popular book claims that there are "7 habits of highly effective people." Do people who effectively lose weight and keep it off also have habits in common? A: Th...
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Getting the measles vaccine should be a no-brainerMar 22, 2015 7:00 am - Q: Should I vaccinate my daughter against measles? A: I was born before there was a measles vaccine, and I got the measles. Like most kids, I had a rash and a fever. (I'...
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Every visit to your doctor should include medication reviewMar 15, 2015 7:00 am - Q: I have two children in elementary school. When they were younger, I disciplined them with timeouts. How should discipline change as they get older? A: Discipline is i...
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Early diagnosis and treatment crucial for dementiaMar 02, 2015 4:45 am - Q: My mother has started showing signs of dementia. Will it be all downhill from here? Or can dementia ever be treated or reversed? A: There are many different causes o...
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Every visit to your doctor should include medication reviewMar 01, 2015 6:00 am - Q I'm in my 70s. Every day I take 10 medications, many of which I have been taking for years. How do I know if all of these drugs are still necessary? A: You've asked a...
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Learn to recognize and avoid triggers for tension headachesFeb 23, 2015 4:45 am - Q: I get tension headaches fairly often. What's the best way to treat and prevent them? A: Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. The pain — usually a d...
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Lifestyle changes, medication relieve symptoms of BPHFeb 08, 2015 4:45 am - Q: I'm 68. I've jogged regularly for decades, but I've recently developed a touch of arthritis in my knees. Will continuing to run make my knees wear out faster? A: Hav...
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How to help young kids when they have a coldFeb 02, 2015 4:45 am - Q: My 5-year-old daughter has a bad cold, but her pediatrician doesn't want me to give her over-the-counter cold medication. What can I do to help her feel better? A: W...
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Lifestyle changes, medication relieve symptoms of BPHJan 26, 2015 4:45 am - Q: Can you discuss medications to treat BPH? A: Around the time of a man's 50th birthday, his prostate begins to grow. This is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)...
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Inflammatory bowel disease causes lifelong symptomsJan 19, 2015 4:45 am - Q: What is inflammatory bowel disease? A: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) usually refers to two conditions: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Both cause ongoing i...