Adam’s Journal For years, I’ve read that people in “blue zones” live longer because of their diets and lifestyles. But I just heard about a study that’s called this into question. What’s the story? Are blue zones for real – or just more wellness hype? Dr. Scofield Prescribes The term “blue zone” first appeared in […]
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Bodywork: Can magnets treat pain – or other conditions?
Adam’s Journal An Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation coworker would like your opinion on the use of magnets to treat pain. In particular, she says her mother has gotten relief by using a magnet – I believe it’s enclosed in a wrap – to treat shoulder pain. Dr. Scofield Prescribes The idea of using magnets as […]
Bodywork: Can a supplement really improve your memory?
Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from a reader: Does Prevagen truly help memory retention, or is this just hype? Sue Bozeman Oklahoma City Dr. Scofield Prescribes I’m probably the perfect demographic, but it seems like Prevagen ads come on every time I turn on the TV. Maybe you’ve seen the commercials, too: “After taking Prevagen, […]
Bodywork: A Sober-ish October?
Adam’s Journal I had the best of intentions. Really, I did. I thought this was the year I was going to make good on a Sober October. But I only made it six days before I broke my pledge by having a cocktail. (I swear it was a small one!) Then, four days later, I […]
Bodywork: Bye-Bye BMI?
Adam’s Journal Not long ago, I read an article suggesting that physicians were moving away from the body mass index as a medical screening tool. But when I went for a physical last month, my BMI was printed right at the top of the summary I received at the end of my visit. Is my […]
Bodywork: Can platelet therapy help sports injuries and other ailments?
Adam’s Journal Almost six months ago, I suffered a hamstring injury while running. It is no exaggeration to say that (caution, Dad joke ahead) it’s been hamstringing me ever since. I’ve tried rest, cross-training, stretching and rehab exercises, but nothing has seemed to work. A friend recently suggested a platelet-rich plasma injection. What do you […]
