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Calcium-rich foods: How to boost your intake of this important mineral

Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Dr. Robert H. Shmerling is the former clinical chief of the division of rheumatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and is a current member of the corresponding faculty in medicine at Harvard Medical School. As a practicing rheumatologist for over 30 years, Dr. Shmerling engaged in a mix of patient care, teaching, and research. His research interests center on diagnostic studies in patients with musculoskeletal symptoms, and rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. He has published research regarding infectious arthritis, medical ethics, and diagnostic test performance in rheumatic disease. Having retired from patient care in 2019, Dr. Shmerling now works as a senior faculty editor for Harvard Health Publishing.
Twitter: @RobShmerling
Posts by Robert H. Shmerling, MD

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Dr. Google: The top 10 health searches in 2017

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Is "man flu" really a thing?

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Ask Dr. Rob about vitamin B12 deficiency

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Ask Dr. Rob about piriformis syndrome

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Ask Dr. Rob about OCD

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Ask Dr. Rob about eating disorders

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Coconut oil: heart-healthy or just hype?

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Why does hair turn gray?

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What’s up with hiccups?

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Right brain/left brain, right?

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How’s your heart rate and why it matters?

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Why coffee might ease your pain (especially if you’re a sleepy mouse)

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3 reasons to leave earwax alone

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Dyslexia: Tools and supports for this learning disability

Chickpeas: Easy ways to eat more of this nutritious legume

Do products that claim to stop snoring actually work?

Flowers, chocolates, organ donation — are you in?

Chair yoga: Benefits of a mind-body practice without the risk of falling

Need a prescription for an ED medication? What to know about BlueChew, hims, Roman, and other online ED medication retailers

Low-carb foods: Nutritious choices for creating a sustainable diet that's lower in carbohydrates

Pilates: A good option for older adults?

A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do

Calcium-rich foods: How to boost your intake of this important mineral