Archive for July 2015
Health News: High Volume of Aerobic Exercise and Breast Cancer Risk, Robotic Surgery Complication, Probiotic Supplement and Infantile Eczema…
High Volume of Aerobic Exercise Decreases Adiposity in Postmenopausal Women and Potentially Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer. A study from Alberta, Canada, published online July 16, 2015 in JAMA Oncology, showed how high volume of aerobic activities (300 minutes/week) significantly decreased abdominal adipose tissue and waist to hip ratio, as compared to moderate volume of…
Read MoreWhen the Moon Is Low, a Book Review by Author Dr. Nadia Hashimi
With the UN reporting that there are now 60 million displaced persons in our world, it’s imperative we pay attention to the plight of those looking to redefine home. The numbers were staggering when I began my research into the refugee crisis in 2009 but have continued to rise, unfortunately. The pediatrician in me is particularly moved to…
Read MoreFive Ways to Become an Approachable Parent: Positive Parenting for Teen Sexual Health
One of the top questions I’ve encountered from parents as an Ob/Gyn and health educator is: “How can I get my teen to come to me with questions and concerns about sex?” While some parents and teens may have that near-perfect, open relationship that allows them to discuss sensitive issues like sex easily, my experience…
Read MoreTo Weigh or Not To Weigh?
As a culture both women and men are often emotionally connected to their scale weight/ body weight. We let it define us. It tells us whether we are “good” or “bad”. As it fluctuates often our mood and well-being fluctuate too. Scale weight is measured at the doctor’s office as part of a physical exam,…
Read MoreWeight, BMI and Waist Circumference – What’s the Significance
Jody Miller’s article published today describes how repeated weight measurement may be counterproductive for some people. Another number, the BMI, is often used as a way to evaluate body weight relative to height; it is the ratio of weight (in kilograms) to height (in meters) squared. Your BMI can be determined from a table or a calculator…
Read MoreTake the Sting Out of Bee Stings!
Bees and I do not get along. A playmate in my first grade class in Corvallis, Oregon stumbled upon a yellow jacket nest, so one of my earliest memories is standing in a classroom of screaming children while bees swarmed the room. While pregnant with my first child and taking the Internal Medicine Board Examination,…
Read MoreLiving Your Moments–Follow the Fearless Road
Soon, my family will be leaving for Prague, Budapest and Vienna. I have been yearning to see this part of Europe for a long time. To me, Prague and Budapest always sound like some “exotic” destinations as compared to the rest of Europe. My husband and I have discussed many times about visiting the Christmas…
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