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07/31/2009 - Questions and Answers

Testosterone for Low Libido in Women?

Question I am a 60-year-old woman, and suffer from a very low libido. My gynecologist found my testosterone level was almost non-existent, and suggested a 1-month course of testosterone. She only wanted me to take a short course as it can sometimes damage the liver. My family doctor told me to try an herb - Horny Goat Weed. Read more

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07/30/2009 - Questions and Answers

Driving safely with Alzheimer's Disease

Question My dad has early Alzheimer's but he still drives himself about town. Do you think we should take his car away? He'd be heartbroken. What are the risks of driving with Alzheimer's disease? Read more

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07/28/2009 - Questions and Answers

Exercise & supplemental oxygen

Question I am a 72-year-old man in good health, but engaging in less exercise than a year ago. I recently saw an advertisement for using supplementary oxygen while exercising to improve the effectiveness of the exercise. What are your views? Read more

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07/28/2009 - Questions and Answers

Anger management

Question I would like more information on how I can stop getting angry all the time. I can "feel" angry for months on end knowing that I shouldn't be. I'm looking for something that lets me know how to stop these angry feelings I have. Read more

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07/28/2009 - Questions and Answers

Stress at work

Question My husband has a lot of stress at work, and I'm worried he may be endangering his health. He's 48, and seems pretty fit, but he's overweight and has a slight blood pressure problem. What should he do? Read more

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07/26/2009 - Questions and Answers

Kidney stones and diabetes

Question My husband is due to have treatment for his kidney stones, but I've read somewhere that this can make his diabetes worse. Is this really so? Read more

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07/24/2009 - Questions and Answers

Do blueberries lower cholesterol?

Question I have a friend who told me that I don't need to take my statin drug - I can lower my cholesterol level by eating blueberries. Read more

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07/22/2009 - Questions and Answers

Butterbur for migraine?

Question I've heard from a fellow migraine-sufferer that an herb, Butterbur, can prevent migraines. Is this really so? I've always been a bit suspicious of herbs and "alternative" medicine. Read more

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07/17/2009 - Questions and Answers

Do I have "Heartburn" or Heart Pain?

Question I am 52 years of age and feel nervous and very confused about the chest pains I am having. Not sure whether they are heartburn or is it perhaps my heart? I have had an EKG. Read more

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07/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Cholesterol in eggs?

Question Can you tell me if the cholesterol found in eggs is HDL ("the good cholesterol") or LDL ("the bad cholesterol")? Read more

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