Adam’s Journal I should open by stating that I have no plans to climb Mount Everest, nor any similar peak. But I have always been intrigued by high-altitude mountaineering, and my interest was piqued when I read about a British expedition this year that summited the world’s tallest mountain not long after inhaling xenon gas. […]
Hal Scofield
Bodywork: The benefits of weight-loss drugs beyond weight loss
Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation coworker: I’ve seen articles claiming semaglutides like Ozempic and Wegovy can reduce the risk for a rash of conditions, including dementia and alcohol use disorder. Is it the medicine having this impact, or is it the resulting weight loss? Dr. Scofield Prescribes The class […]
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Bodywork: Latex allergies, healthcare workers and tropical fruits
Adam’s Journal It seems that pretty much every time I go to the doctor’s, someone – or some form – asks me if I’m allergic to latex. Happily, I’m not. But it always strikes me as sort of strange that some people would have an allergy to rubber. Is this common? Dr. Scofield Prescribes Natural […]
Bodywork: Does the shingles vaccine reduce dementia risk?
Adam’s Journal I got the shingles vaccine a few years ago to – you guessed it – protect me from shingles. Now I hear it might also have beneficial effects when it comes to preventing Alzheimer’s. I am, of course, quite happy about this news, but it seems weird. Dr. Scofield Prescribes It does seem […]
Bodywork: The Science of Step Counts
Adam’s Journal Please set me straight once and for all: Do I need to take 10,000 steps a day if I want to be my best self? Dr. Scofield Prescribes The 10,000 steps “rule” came out of a marketing ploy for the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics. A Japanese researcher decided to use the games to […]
