Millions of patients turn to Dr. Oz for advice about their health. He makes complicated health issues easily understandable. Like any doctor, we don’t expect him to be correct all the time. Recently he made a mistake. He recommended using tanning beds for their health benefits. The only known health benefit of ultraviolet B light [...]
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Brittle Nails
Brittle nails are a common. They’re caused by repeated wetting and drying of your nails. Washing hands, laundry, and dishes all contribute to the problem. In addition to having your partner wash the dishes (volunteer to dry) here are two other things you can do to help your brittle nails.
What’s the Difference Between an Antiperspirant and a Deodorant?
Are you using an antiperspirant or a deodorant? Do you even know? We have two types of sweat glands and two types of deodorant. In this video I’ll explain the difference and how to choose the product best for you. Please note that I’m a lifelong fan of Dove products and that I’m a consultant [...]
The Mayo Clinic Social Media Center #MCCSM
The Mayo Clinic is doing wonderful things. Shocking, isn’t it? This time they’re teaching the community how to use the latest and greatest healthcare tools. Not gamma-knife radiation or surgical robots, but Twitter and Facebook. Social media platforms might be some of the most powerful tools available to improve your health by allowing doctors and [...]
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Healthy Skin Site for Kids
Math, reading, writing, dermatology. It’s back-to-school time, and any medical student will tell you it’s never too early to start learning dermatology. Here is a website from the American Academy of Dermatology to teach the little dermdocs in your house. It has information kids can use for homework, tips for healthy skin, and even a few [...]
