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1 week ago | 
rockdalenewtoncitizen.com | Eve Glazier |MBA Elizabeth Ko
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? Dear Reader: We should begin by talking about concussion, a form of traumatic brain injury.
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1 week ago | 
rockdalenewtoncitizen.com | Eve Glazier |MBA Elizabeth Ko
Dear Doctors: My blood pressure is on the edge of the normal range. My doctor wants me to think about something called the DASH diet. What is that? I want to stay healthy, but I know myself: If I can’t have a diet that is enjoyable, I’m not going to be able to stick with it for long. Dear Reader: Here in the United States, high blood pressure is common and a serious health concern.
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2 weeks ago | 
rockdalenewtoncitizen.com | Eve Glazier |MBA Elizabeth Ko
Hello, dear readers, and welcome to our monthly letters column. With lengthening days and warming weather, outdoor activities beckon. Please remember to protect yourselves from the sun, whether with sunscreen, UPF clothing or, ideally, both. Tick protection is also important when you’re venturing into the great outdoors, as the data show tick-borne illnesses are still on the rise. We’ll have a column on the topic soon. Now, on to your letters. kAm— $A62<:?8 @7 36:?8 @FE5@@CD[ H6 92G6 HC:EE6?
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3 weeks ago | 
rockdalenewtoncitizen.com | Eve Glazier |MBA Elizabeth Ko
Dear Doctors: Why is it that fish is so good for you? My husband and I have been thinking about adding more of it to our diets, but we keep hearing stories in the news about people getting sick from contaminated seafood. How do you eat fish and stay safe? Dear Reader: Fish is an important part of a healthy diet. Not only is it an excellent source of high-quality protein, but it also contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
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3 weeks ago | 
rockdalenewtoncitizen.com | Eve Glazier |MBA Elizabeth Ko
Dear Doctors: I am a healthy 23-year-old woman. I started noticing extra hairs in my brush, and then my mom found two bald spots on the back of my head. I did a telehealth appointment and they said it’s alopecia areata. What is that? Does the hair ever grow back? Will it happen again? Dear Reader: Alopecia areata is a chronic autoimmune disorder that results in hair loss, typically in rounded patches about the size of a quarter.
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1 month ago | 
rockdalenewtoncitizen.com | Eve Glazier |MBA Elizabeth Ko
Dear Doctors: A vendor at our weekend farmers market was telling his customers about something called the “Dirty Dozen” list. Apparently it has to do with pesticides and shopping for produce? I would like to know more about this, and I wonder if you think it has merit. Dear Reader: When people talk about the Dirty Dozen of produce, they are referring to a list of the vegetables and fruits that are the most likely to be contaminated by pesticide residue.
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1 month ago | 
rockdalenewtoncitizen.com | Eve Glazier |MBA Elizabeth Ko
Dear Doctors: I have been told that I have tonsil stones. What are they, and how do you get them? Do you know if this is a common condition? Are there any natural remedies? Dear Reader: Tonsils are the two rounded pads of tissue located at the back of the throat. About the size of an olive, they sit on either side of the uvula.
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1 month ago | 
rockdalenewtoncitizen.com | Eve Glazier |MBA Elizabeth Ko
Dear Doctors: I am a 74-year-old man with a somewhat embarrassing question. My grandson recently asked me why I smell dusty. I’ve heard about “old person smell,” but always thought I would know if I had it. What causes it? I have good hygiene. Why doesn’t that prevent it? Dear Reader: Whether it’s bad breath, perspiration or any other scents our bodies produce, the standards of modern hygiene demand that they be eliminated.
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1 month ago | 
rockdalenewtoncitizen.com | Eve Glazier |MBA Elizabeth Ko
Hello, dear readers, and welcome to our monthly letters column. The weather is warming up, which means many of us can take our exercise routines outdoors. We hope you’ll consider taking advantage of the longer and milder days with an after-dinner walk. Committing to even 15 minutes of walking can benefit the heart, lymphatic system, blood sugar control and mood. It’s a worthwhile use of time. And now, onward to the mail. — Coffee is a popular topic, both in research and among our readers.
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1 month ago | 
rockdalenewtoncitizen.com | Eve Glazier |MBA Elizabeth Ko
Dear Doctors: I was lucky enough to grow up with a family dog, and I want that for my kids. You're more active, you learn responsibility and it's just plain fun. My wife needs some persuading. If you know of any studies that say having a dog is good for your health, I think that would help. Dear Reader: You'll be glad to know that yes, a robust body of research continues to find that sharing your life with a dog can be beneficial to your physical health.
