Getting you the medication I prescribe or you want often takes more time and energy because of drug formularies and obstacles such as “prior authorizations.” You should be aware of how complex it can be for all of us.
Narcotics are now more difficult to prescribe or to refill, because hard copy original signature prescriptions are required and refills are not allowed. In addition, there is electronic monitoring of all narcotics prescriptions.
Another study demonstrates that salt-restricted diets are not needed for most people in their 70’s. People with important heart and kidney disease are another story.
Common drugs with anticholinergic properties (such as older antihistamines, many antidepressants, and antispasmodics for the bladder and intestine, may impair memory and promote dementia if used for long periods.
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel just wrote a piece in the NY Times declaring the annual physical a waste of time and money. I contend he is wildly off base and his view is harmful to primary care.
You can readily irrigate your nose by leaning back in the shower and breathing in.
Tanning salons provide intense UV radiation that ages your skin and induces deadly skin cancers. How stupid to pay to seriously damage yourself.
Watching large animals in the wild led me to reflect on the human condition
Studies in exercise physiology may teach us more effective and efficient ways to exercise for our health. I intend to look carefully into this area.