by Ann Louise Gittleman | Feb 4, 2010 | Wellness
A growing body of research links long-term, heavy cell phone use with brain tumors. But it’s not just about brain tumors any more. A new double-blind, peer-reviewed study, just published in the European Journal of Oncology, suggests that cordless phones, which...
by Tom Sturm | Mar 2, 2010 | Wellness
When we talk about maintaining health and wellness, we are generally referring to increasing both quantity and quality of life. Critical to both pursuits are not only the maintenance of our bones, muscles and major organs, but also our cellular health—something...
by Dr. John P. Frangie | Mar 4, 2010 | Wellness
Some two years ago, I was troubled and disappointed as I read Abby Ellin’s article in the New York Times. Her story—the tale of an intelligent patient who carried out her due diligence, selected a well-trained and capable surgeon, only to experience a poor...
by Abby Ellin | Apr 1, 2010 | Wellness
The other day I got a prescription for eyeglasses. This is not newsworthy in itself except for one thing: more than two and a half years ago I had Lasik (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), specifically so I could toss away the spectacles I wore for...
by Stephanie Kraft | Apr 9, 2010 | Wellness
It’s been one of the most visible technological revolutions since the coming of the automobile: the liberation of telephones from stationary land lines to mobile models; the proliferation of hand-held phones in workplaces, in homes and on the street; the...
