Are there "brain foods"?
Posted by Charles Waisbren on April 30, 2022 at 10:02 AM
Eating healthy to help prevent hypertension, diabetes and atherosclerosis does assist in staving off dementia. The "brain food supplements" are a scam...

Eating healthy to help prevent hypertension, diabetes and atherosclerosis does assist in staving off dementia. The "brain food supplements" are a scam...

Believe it or not, spring might eventually come along. With spring, buckle up for allergy season. Here are some hints on how to combat your seasonal allergies:
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The power of love: It does change your brain's chemistry. What a blessing when you find it.

If you feel sick, check yourself for Covid. If negative and you still feel ill, recheck yourself for Covid. The rapid Covid antigen test only turns positive when you have enough of a virus load in your nose. Still unsure, you can get a PCR antigen test. It is more sensitive. Usually Covid symptoms last about a week. The newer variants and past patient vaccinations or infections usually make for a less severe illness.

All common sense by now: Read how to prepare for the coming years of Covid: Masking and social distancing when there is an uptick of Covid; booster immunizations; medication if Covid strikes.....

Thank you to my peers who selected me to be included in Milwaukee Magazine's 2022 list of Top Doctors.

PBS did a nice story about my Sam Waisbren Memorial Basketball Program.

Insomnia? Melatonin might help correct your circadian rhythm issues. It isn't addicting and for some, it does help them get to sleep.

I don't get it. I know that Nancy Reagan's "just say no to drugs" was simplistic but cell phone addiction? At the end of the day, just put the phone away (on silent). Constantly checking your phone is annoying and rude to the people around you. By putting the phone away, it allows you to relax and relate to your surroundings.

Beware of "burnout"... Typical symptoms include insomnia, fatigue, changes in eating habits, headache and gastrointestinal symptoms. If you are experiencing burnout, there ARE ways to combat it.

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