There’s a motto that many folks swear by at work — “Go along to get along” — and it suddenly looks like very bad advice. That’s because new research has found a link between suppressing workplace anger and increased risk for heart attack. In other words, holding anger inside at the office could literally kill… Continue reading Mad at Work? Don’t Have a Heart Attack
Category: General Health
Don’t Fight Being Human
The list of celebrities getting toppled from their perches due to their human failings gets longer and longer… John Edwards, Tiger Woods and Kirstie Alley are just a few recently in the headlines. Not to mention that our fascination with human weakness has turned into a booming industry known as reality television shows. But what’s… Continue reading Don’t Fight Being Human
Are You a Type D Personality?
You’re probably aware of whether you tend toward a type A or type B personality, since those labels are part of our lexicon. What you may not know, however, is that there is a third type — type D — and it’s not a great category to find yourself in. The D stands for distress,… Continue reading Are You a Type D Personality?
Zinc — Boosts Libido, Preserves Sight, Defeats Colds
Do you know zilch about zinc? Let’s rectify that, as this essential trace element is vital to your health and well-being. According to some reports, as many as 12% of Americans may have a zinc deficiency, a figure that may rise to as much as 45% in people over age 60. Among the important functions… Continue reading Zinc — Boosts Libido, Preserves Sight, Defeats Colds
Guide to Over-the-Counter Painkillers
Russell K. Portenoy, MD Beth Israel Medical Center Every day, 36 million Americans take an over-the-counter (OTC) painkiller, usually acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or aspirin. We take those medications to stop a headache… ease an arthritis flare-up… soothe a sore shoulder after a weekend of yard work… or relieve any one of the everyday… Continue reading Guide to Over-the-Counter Painkillers