Radiation risk from medical imaging
Given the huge increase in the use of CT scans, concern about radiation exposure is warranted. Patients should try to… More »
Recharge your sexual energy
Men’s sexual drive can stay high late in life, but often their energy for sex gradually diminishes because of low… More »
Ask Dr. Rob about eating disorders
Given the current epidemic of obesity, you hear a lot about the importance of avoiding overeating. But you probably don't… More »
Is eating dried fruit healthy?
Dried fruits are full of healthy nutrients, but eating a lot of them can add too much sugar and too… More »
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Smoking just one cigarette a day appears to raise the risk of heart disease and stroke by between 48% and 74%. More »
Breathing life into your lungs
By age 65, the average man has typically lost up to a liter of lung capacity compared with when he was younger. However, it is possible for a person to preserve lung function and maybe even slow its natural decline… (Locked) More »
Don’t allow arthritis to keep you from exercising
National health surveys suggest that about 60% of people with arthritis are getting advice from health care professionals about how to stay active. However, about 40% of arthritis sufferers aren’t getting counseling. More »
The surprising side effects from using technology
Using electronic devices, such as smartphones and computers, can lead to joint pain. Frequent texting can cause strain or overuse injuries of the tendons that run from the wrist to the thumb (a condition called De Quervain’s tenosynovitis). Pushing buttons… More »