Adam’s Journal I read an article saying that when it comes to how long we live, only about 25% is determined by our genes, with the remaining 75% due to our lifestyle. Is this true? Dr. Miller Prescribes Yes, it is true. While specific studies can vary a bit, most research in this area has […]
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Bodywork: Time to add a new vaccination to the list?
Adam’s Journal It seems like I’ve recently started seeing lots of ads recommending the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine for those who, like me, are over 50. I thought I was up to date on my shots, but I’m pretty sure I’ve never had this one. Did something change? Dr. James Prescribes You have a good eye. […]
Bodywork: Do padded helmet covers protect football players?
Adam’s Journal Throughout the NFL season and now the playoffs, I’ve noticed an occasional player wearing what appears to be an oversized helmet. When I did a quick internet search, I found that these were “Guardian Caps,” padded helmet covers that football players can use to protect themselves from brain injuries. Do they work? Dr. […]
Bodywork: Searching for answers about pain medication
Adam’s Journal We have lots of curious coworkers at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, and here’s a query from one: My husband recently had a fairly minor carpal tunnel surgery, and his doctor prescribed oxycodone for him. We’ve seen so many bad things about it that he was nervous to take it. However, when we […]
Bodywork: Are cases of stomach virus on the rise?
Adam’s Journal It seems that quite a few friends and coworkers have come down with stomach bugs in the past month or so. Is it just a coincidence, or is there a larger trend at work here? Dr. James Prescribes For early December, which is the most recent data available, Centers for Disease Control and […]
Bodywork: Ringing out the new year in health
Sandwiched among the family, the friends, the events, the gifts, and the meals (oh, so many meals!), I like to find a moment or two for reflection at this time of year. To frame things, I dug up my very first health and fitness column for The Oklahoman, which appeared in early 2007. My column […]
