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Graduation

Posted by Charles Waisbren on October 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM

Congratulations to my grandson Sam who just graduated from his driver's education class.

(Granddaughter Phoebe seems a bit scared)

Strategies to improve mood

Posted by Charles Waisbren on October 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM

I am not sure about many of these suggestions. I believe in strenuous aerobic exercise to help with mood--actually getting your heart rate up (sorry walkers)...
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More added benefits of GLP-1s

Posted by Charles Waisbren on September 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM

All true: The GLP drugs are anti-inflammatory. An incredible medical breakthrough for mankind.....Not just for weight control.

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Liver Detoxifications: Save your money...

Posted by Charles Waisbren on September 20, 2025 at 9:19 AM

There is much chatter about "liver detoxification" therapies. They are all without any evidence of their efficacy.  The best way to ensure a healthy liver is to keep both your alcohol and fat intake under control. 

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The best type of exercise:

Posted by Charles Waisbren on September 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM

I don't know: tough just to work out just to work out. I favor any sport which you enjoy. Nothing works out the body better than an actual sport activity. Plus, the sport activity is surely going to be more enjoyable. Try pickleball: anyone can play; it is a reasonable form of exercise; it actually is fun.
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Do air purifiers work?

Posted by Charles Waisbren on September 06, 2025 at 7:32 AM

Air purifiers work fine.  What works better is getting your dog or cat out of your bed..

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Any health benefits from drinking an excessive amount of water?

Posted by Charles Waisbren on August 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM

"Forget about it...." This entire "drink lots of water" song isn't really science based. I have seen more issues with it (for example- low sodium levels from over-hydration) than true benefits. Drink to quench your thirst but I don't recommend drinking excessive amounts of water for "health reasons"...

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Thinning hair?

Posted by Charles Waisbren on August 23, 2025 at 6:57 AM

Wouldn't you like hair like this?  Do you have thinning hair?  Topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil or oral finasteride all work a bit.  The issue is that once you stop using any of them, you go back to "square one".

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