Adam’s Journal I read that a company recently succeeded in bringing back the dire wolf, a species that went extinct more than 10,000 years ago. How’d they do it? And what does this mean for other long-gone species like the dodo and woolly mammoth? Dr. Scofield Prescribes This past spring, a genetics startup company called […]
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Bodywork: The Mysteries of Asparagus Pee
Adam’s Journal My friend says that after he eats asparagus, his pee immediately has a distinctive odor. I, on the other hand, have never noticed any difference in the smell of my urine when I’ve consumed asparagus. Who’s the weird one here? Dr. Scofield Prescribes “A few stems of asparagus eaten,” said none other than […]
Bodywork: The latest research on preventing dementia
Adam’s Journal Last week, I saw a news report about new findings on preventing dementia. The story said a large study had found that behavioral changes in older people could help reduce the chances of cognitive decline. Please tell me more! Dr. Scofield Prescribes Researchers wanted to see if some of the most commonly recommended […]
Bodywork: When a disease goes dark
What does the term remission mean? Does it mean different things for different patients and diseases?
Bodywork: The important of teaching kids to swim
Adam’s Journal With schools out and temperatures surging, we’re in the heart of pool season. From a safety perspective, when is a good time to start teaching children to swim? Dr. Scofield Prescribes Water is one of the most effective ways to stay cool when the mercury surges. For kids, water activities also offer a […]
Bodywork: Doing the math on sweating and fluid replacement
Adam’s Journal In case you haven’t noticed, it’s gotten kind of soupy out there. Not surprisingly, the summer’s heat and humidity have been most evident during my morning runs. I feel like I should be apologizing to my wife for the sweat-saturated clothes that decorate our bathroom for the remainder of the day. How much […]
