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Calf pain could be indicator of peripheral artery disease
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 04/03/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I get a cramp in my left calf when I run for more than 20 minutes. When I slow down, it goes away. I told my doctor about it and she wants to do something called an ankle brachial index. What will it entail? I think it's a heart test. What does my calf have to do with my heart?
Stroke patient may be overwhelmed by visits
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 17/09/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: A man I have been dating had a stroke a few weeks ago, and now he has aphasia. When I visit him at the rehab, he's ready for me to leave after a short time. Is this normal? He seems to be happy I'm there, but he dismisses me quickly. I'm trying not to feel hurt.
Feelings of isolation post-stroke can cause depression
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 24/10/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: My husband had a stroke at work last spring. His colleagues recognised the symptoms and called an ambulance right away. He spent time in the hospital and is doing physical therapy. He's a lot better physically -- but lately, he's depressed. Why does that happen? My kids and I are so worried about him.
Cardiovascular disease looks different in women than men
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 04/10/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: I'm a 38-year-old woman in good health. I kept getting a tight chest while running, so my doctor did some tests. He said my heart looked fine. But when I went for a second opinion, I was diagnosed with microvascular disease. I've never even heard of that before. What is it?
Chance of snoring increases as a person ages
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 15/03/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: My husband has always snored, but lately it's gotten a lot worse. Would gaining weight have anything to do with it? He just turned 67 and put on about 5kg during the pandemic. Sometimes his breathing stops, and I'm worried it might be sleep apnea. How do we find out?
Balance your chi
Life, Published on 22/09/2020
» Governing well-being and vitality, chi or qi is the universal life force. This traditional Chinese medicine principle is the basis for relaxing therapies at Chi, The Spa, located in the Krungthep Wing of Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok.
Toward zero waste
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/02/2020
» 'Could you make sure that the punching bag will be seen?" Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa requested while posing for a photo shoot.
When the carrot works more than the stick
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 26/08/2019
» If Marium, the famous eight-month-old orphaned dugong, was able to speak, she might ask what she had done to deserve being fed all that plastic.
Low-speed luxury
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 23/02/2018
» A holiday onboard a luxury sleeper train doesn't sound like a trip for everyone, especially when you don't consider yourself well-heeled, slow-life or highfalutin', and when the train is a true legend and its service considered worldwide as top-notch.