Each week, OMRF Vice President of Research Dr. Rod McEver opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal I can’t tell you the number of times someone has made a variation of the following statement to me: “Running is going to ruin your […]
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Bodywork: Are cold hands cause for alarm?
The other day, even with gloves, my fingers were so cold and numb that I had trouble unlocking my door. Is this something I need to worry about?
Bodywork: Five questions for a healthier Thanksgiving
For Thanksgiving, I have some health questions. Let’s start with one I hear pretty much every year: Does eating turkey actually make you sleepy?
Bodywork: What causes fainting after running?
During a recent marathon, a friend stopped briefly to pose for a photo with family and friends. But when he did, he felt faint and nearly passed out. He went on to finish the race and reports no further problems. Is this something he needs to explore further with his doctor?
Bodywork: For summer workouts, sweating is good – to a point
While exercising, what’s a good way to know when I’m experiencing “normal” perspiration and when I need to worry about dehydration and overheating?
Health news that makes you go hmmm….
Sometimes, the world of health outside of OMRF’s four walls can be a pretty strange place.