Lady Docs Corner Cafe Blog

Thu Tran, MD,FACOG

Wabi-Sabi Time

January 26, 2026

Anyone who doesn’t see that we are living in an uncertain, turbulent time has her head too deep in the sand. I even avoid reading or watching the news on…

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A Year of Doing Nothing and Everything

December 31, 2025

It’s been a year since I freed myself from corporate practice in Gynecology. I stopped practicing Obstetrics in 2020. I even limited myself to only office Gynecology toward the end.…

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The Cold Outdoors is Still the Great Outdoors

December 10, 2025

Winter weather has descended on the Washington area. Many of us may move our exercise routines indoors and manage to perform aerobic exercises within a small space. However, being outdoors…

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LadyDocs Give Thanks

November 27, 2024

We would not be honest if we can’t admit that 2024 has been a turbulent year, with several major wars in the world and many conflicts in our own country…

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From Strength to Strength, Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – A Book Review

October 21, 2024

Americans are known for being hard working.  We value highly productive employees and are proud to work into our 70s or 80s.  My father-in-law, an infectious disease specialist, virologist and…

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Our Own Words of Gratitude for 2023

November 23, 2023

Keeping a gratitude journal has been recommended by psychologists as a part of our daily activities.  Multiple studies have shown how gratitude can increase our level of happiness.  However, most…

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Living My Moments

February 8, 2023

We are in Chesapeake Beach this weekend. It hasn’t snowed much this year except for some dusty flakes a few days ago that quickly melted when the morning temperature started…

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Feeling Alone in a Crowd

December 31, 2022

December into January is a favorite time of the year for many people.  It’s the time that many go “home” for the holidays, to be with families and friends.  Millions…

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How Much is Enough?

December 23, 2022

The last time I went to a mall was in late September when I was getting ready for a trip to the kingdom of Bhutan and Nepal for a Himalayan…

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A mushroom dish

Powerhouse Veggies – especially during COVID times

July 4, 2022

Summer is here, when local vegetables are more abundant, some of which we can even grow in our own vegetable gardens.  Are there some that we could eat to help…

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