Dr. Anthony Komaroff
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Men with higher resting heart rates may be at riskJun 24, 2013 5:00 am - Q. I'm a man in my 50s. I'm in good shape and I exercise regularly, but I have a high resting heart rate. Is this cause for concern? A. Your heart rate changes from minu...
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Many questions remain about new flu virus in ChinaJun 17, 2013 5:00 am - Q. I heard that a dangerous new kind of “bird flu” was recently discovered in China. Should we in the United States be worried? A. You're right: In March 2013, c...
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Treating blood pressure requires finding right medicationJun 10, 2013 5:00 am - Q. How do blood pressure drugs work? And how will my doctor know which one is right for me? A. There are many different drugs for blood pressure and they work in differe...
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Early treatment helps dyslexic children succeed in schoolJun 03, 2013 5:00 am - Q. My first-grader was just diagnosed with dyslexia. Can you tell me more about it? Will my daughter outgrow it, or will she always struggle with it? A. Dyslexia is a le...
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Eating disorders are not limited to teensMay 27, 2013 5:30 am - Q. I'm a woman in my 50s. Ever since my divorce last year, I've developed an unhealthy pattern of eating and purging. A friend suggested I might have an eating disorder....
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PMR symptoms respond well to prednisone regimenMay 20, 2013 5:30 am - Q. I have polymyalgia rheumatica. My doctor has prescribed prednisone, but I'm worried about the long-term effects of this treatment. How long will I need to take it...
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All of us yawn, and no one knows whyMay 13, 2013 5:30 am - Q. I yawn a lot. My friend said this is a sign my brain isn't getting enough oxygen. Is that true? A. Most of us yawn more often in the early morning and late evening. D...
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Low back pain can have many causes, treatmentsMay 06, 2013 5:30 am - Q. I have low back pain. A friend of mine with back pain had surgery, but I want to avoid that. What are my options? A. There are many different causes of low back pain,...
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Eliminate excess fluids to bring incontinenece under controlApr 29, 2013 6:00 am - Q. I have mild urinary incontinence. I’ve heard that something called “fluid management” can help. A. It can, and it’s a simple concept. The less water in your bladder, ...
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Effective weight-loss program combines exercise and dietApr 22, 2013 6:00 am - Q. Please settle a long-running argument between me and my sister. What's more effective for weight loss, diet or exercise? A. Losing weight can be a challenge. The best...