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Coconut oil is a saturated fat that should be used in moderation
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 10/04/2018
» DEAR DOCTOR: Coconut oil has gotten to be really popular, but now there's a study that says it's just as bad for you as beef fat and butter. How is that possible? It has no animal fat whatsoever.
Running may have similar benefits as antidepressants
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 29/04/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I started taking meds for depression. When I let my doctor know at my last visit, he told me about a study that says running also helps with depression symptoms. Do you know anything about that? Maybe if I try running, I can stop taking these meds.
Long-term symptoms indicate post-concussion syndrome
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 24/06/2025
» Dear Doctors: I was in a pretty bad car accident. I thought I was lucky I got away with just a concussion, but now I have headaches and see an aura when I look at lights at night. I'm told it may be post-concussion syndrome. Can you please talk about what that is and whether it can be cured?
Time spent outdoors helpful to gut microbiome
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 21/01/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I know that high-fibre foods keep your gut microbiome healthy. But I just saw on the news that spending a lot of time in nature is also really helpful. Do you know if that is true? One of my goals for 2025 is a better gut microbiome, so as a hiker and gardener, I sure hope so!
Helpful lifestyle changes for the gut microbiome
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 28/01/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I just moved to a new city for a job. It has been overwhelming, and my diet and workouts went off the rails. Then I got sick and had to take antibiotics. I can tell that my gut microbiome is messed up. What's the best way to heal it? I'd rather not take probiotics.
Cheers to sleep and time when you're hungover
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 07/01/2025
» DEAR DOCTOR: My wife overindulged on her birthday and wound up with a pretty fierce hangover -- headache, nausea, brain fog, the works. She got so much weird advice that it got us to wondering, what exactly is a hangover? Are there any remedies that actually work?
Protect yourself and others by staying home with the flu
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 14/01/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: My sister and I are roommates, and we are both back to in-person work. We keep getting sick because co-workers with the flu won't stay home and aren't careful. I doubt we are the only ones wishing for a code of good behaviour for when you're sick. Can you talk about that?
Runner's asthma triggered by noticeable exertion
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 15/01/2019
» DEAR DOCTOR: I've noticed that after running, especially when I've really pushed myself, I'll cough for a while. A friend says it's something called exercise-induced asthma. Why is it happening?
New year's resolutions more achievable when specific
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 23/01/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: My husband teases me because I love making New Year's resolutions, but I have trouble keeping them. Some on my list for 2024 -- lose 5kg, start hitting the gym -- have been with me since the 1990s! Any advice on how to do better?
Complicated grief extends the time it takes to heal after loss
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 30/01/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: My mother and stepfather were married for 42 years when he passed away suddenly. That was a year ago, and she's still struggling. I talked to my doctor about it, and he said it sounds like "complicated grief". I've never heard of that. What can we do to help her?