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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?
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?
Time is the best cure for a hangover
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 16/01/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I always thought that you get a hangover from drinking too much. But when I have a single mixed drink, or sometimes even just one glass of wine, I wake up feeling nauseated and with a bad headache. What causes a hangover? Is there a cure?
Dark circles can arise from health issues, lifestyle or genetics
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 26/12/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: What causes dark circles under the eyes? I have always had areas of darker skin under my eyes, but as I'm getting older, it has been getting more noticeable. Could it be something to do with sleep, or with my diet?
Lifestyle changes can help fight sleep inertia
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 19/12/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I recently heard on social media about something called sleep inertia. It came up in a conversation about how to get a better night's sleep. Is this real, or was it invented? I often don't feel refreshed when I wake up and wonder if sleep inertia might be why.
Even children can be diagnosed with hypertension
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 12/12/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: My nephew is 12 years old and was diagnosed with hypertension. I was surprised because I didn't realise this could be a problem for kids his age. I don't remember having my blood pressure checked as a kid. What information do you have about this?
Talk to a doctor before starting supplements
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 05/12/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: What is your opinion of the brain and memory supplements that we see advertised on TV? I'm also curious about other supplements, like the ones that are advertised to help with vision or for joint health. Do any really help?
For ageing, looking at big picture more important than biomarkers
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 21/11/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: What does the term "biological age" refer to? How do you go about figuring out what your biological age is? I will turn 80 at the end of the year, am physically active and I eat a vegetarian diet. Is there anything else I should be doing to get "younger"?
Menopausal woman drinks soy milk to ease hot flashes
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 07/11/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I am a 51-year-old woman, and I eat a very good diet and exercise six days a week. When I went into menopause, I got hot flashes. Drinking a cup or two of unsweetened soy milk each day helps a lot. Is that safe? I don't have gout, but I've read that soy products can increase uric acid.
Scent therapies may help in preservation of memory
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 31/10/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: My husband and I just hit 65 and are interested in information about preserving memory. I just read about a study that says using your sense of smell more often can be helpful. Do you have any information about that study? The details have been pretty vague.