Dr. Anthony Komaroff
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Drugstore reading glasses can't solve every vision problemMay 14, 2016 6:00 am - Q: My vision has been getting worse, and I definitely need reading glasses. Is there any reason not to get the inexpensive ones sold at the drugstore? A If you're over 4...
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Don't believe products that claim to boost immunityMay 07, 2016 6:55 am - Q: I guess everyone wants a strong immune system. But is there anything to the claims of products that advertise that they boost immunity? A: In a word, no. Our immune s...
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Women still need pap test, just not as oftenApr 30, 2016 6:55 am - Q I've had a Pap test every year for 20 years, since I was about 25. It's always normal. Do I still need one every year? A: The answer used to be yes. The reason was tha...
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Studies show moderate drinking confers heart benefitsApr 23, 2016 6:00 am - Q: I've heard that drinking red wine, or any alcoholic beverage, in moderation is “heart-healthy.” Is it true, and is red wine any healthier than other alcoholic beverag...
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'Detox' diet programs have yet to prove effectiveApr 16, 2016 6:55 am - Q: Friends are urging me to join them in a "detox" diet. Is there any value to it? A At first, the idea seems appealing. Our bodies do produce plenty of chemicals that c...
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'Sundowning' can be reduced by simple measuresApr 09, 2016 6:55 am - Q: My husband and I are in our early 80s. Sometimes in the evening he is agitated, confused, and just quite a handful to deal with. The doctor says he has "sundowning." ...
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Jury is still out on epidural injections for sciaticaApr 02, 2016 6:55 am - Q: I suffer from sciatica, which has caused a lot of pain over the past six month. My doctor has recommended epidural injections, but I hear that they have been disprove...
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Hot flashes can be treated with medicine and simple stepsMar 26, 2016 1:00 am - Q: I'm afraid to take hormone therapy for my menopausal hot flashes. Are there any natural remedies that work? A: Natural remedies can help for hot flashes, but hormone ...
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Childhood tics can be treated and usually go awayMar 19, 2016 7:12 am - Q: My young daughter will suddenly blink her eyes or twitch her nose repeatedly, for no good reason. The doctor says she has "tics," a condition of her nervous system. W...
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Healthy lifestyle improves executive functionMar 12, 2016 6:00 am - Q: An aging friend was told he has problems with "executive function." So, of course, I'm wondering what that is, if I also could have that problem, and what can be done...