Dr. Anthony Komaroff
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Medication and psychotherapy work together to treat OCDJun 16, 2014 5:30 am - Q: I've been struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder for years. Is there any effective treatment for it? A: There are better treatments today than there were when ...
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Regular exercise is important for a healthy brainJun 09, 2014 5:30 am - Q: I'm in my late 60s. I've read that regular exercise helps prevent memory loss. I find that hard to believe. How does it do that? And how much exercise do I need to re...
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Weight loss, healthy diet are best medicine for diabeticsJun 02, 2014 5:45 am - Q: I have Type 2 diabetes. Is there anything I can do to cut down on my medications? A: Yes. In fact, some of my patients have entirely eliminated their need for medica...
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Heart failure diagnosis does not mean death is imminentMay 19, 2014 5:45 am - Q: I was just diagnosed with heart failure. So far, my symptoms have been mild. What can I do to make sure they don't get worse? A: Heart failure is a condition that pro...
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Stay well-hydrated to reduce severity of morning sicknessMay 05, 2014 5:45 am - Q: I'm in my first trimester of pregnancy and battling terrible morning sickness. What can I do to feel better? A: Morning sickness can put a damper on an otherwise joyo...
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Healthy diet reduces heart disease risk by over 70 percentApr 28, 2014 5:45 am - Q: What are the basic tenets of a heart-healthy diet? A: I once had a patient who had a history of heart disease in his family. When he first came to see me, he was in h...
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Exercise is possible even while sitting on a couchApr 21, 2014 5:45 am - Q: I'm a couch potato. Can I exercise without getting off my couch? A: Every month the evidence grows stronger: The more time you spend sitting, the greater your risk of...
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Keeping blood vessels healthy is best way to prevent strokeApr 14, 2014 5:45 am - Q: My father's doctor wants him to have an ultrasound of his carotid artery. What is the carotid artery? What will the doctor be looking for? A: The carotid arteries ca...
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Beans are good sources of protein and nutrientsApr 06, 2014 11:00 pm - Q: I know we need protein in our diets and that beans are a good source. But I've read that meat is a great source of protein and iron. Which is a better choice? A: Mea...
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Mindfulness meditation strives for living in the momentMar 31, 2014 5:45 am - Q: I've heard a lot about “mindfulness meditation.” Does it really help relieve stress and anxiety? A: Mindfulness meditation has become quite popular in recent years. ...