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. […]
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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 […]
Bodywork: Dealing with low iron levels
Adam’s Journal ‘Tis the season – for another question from an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation coworker: The blood work following my recent annual exam showed low iron levels. My primary-care physician says he wants to see me again to rule out anemia. I’d rather avoid taking time out from work for another trip to the […]
Bodywork: Winter’s Dry Skin – and What to Do About It
Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from a fellow Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation employee: Why does dry skin get worse in the winter? And what can I do about it? Dr. James Prescribes The skin serves like the walls of a building, protecting it from outside forces while also keeping everything that belongs on the inside […]