Month: January, 2007

Aging Parents

31 January, 2007 (08:49) | Health

Iv’e just recently realized that my father is getting old. Up to this point he always seemed lively and I never thought about him dying. He can not walk as fast as he used to and he definitely is not as stable. When he washes dishes for me he leaves half of the food still […]

Naval Piercing

17 January, 2007 (06:24) | Health

Jesssica wrote:
I have an important question. And I would really appreciate any answers you may
have for me. I got my belly button pierced about 5 months ago and at the bottom
hole there is a reddish tissue that looks like its coming out from inside of my
belly button. It is soft and I also get a […]

How often should I have a regular physical?

5 January, 2007 (06:57) | Health

Lisa wrote:
Does a young person under 20 need to worry about getting regular physicals?
Dear Lisa,
Physical exams should occur at least every three years unless there is a history of illness or new symptoms occuring at the present time. The American Medical Association recommends a physical exam every 2-3 years for young adults over the age […]