David S. Sobel MDMost medical care today is provided via the brief office visit - one person visits the doctor. Clearly appropriate in some circumstances, this one-to-one model often falls short of meeting patients' real needs - especially patients with multiple...
Barry Bittman MDIf you've been looking for a reason to quit, what you're about to read may actually startle you - 1.1 billion of you who presently smoke or use tobacco products. According to a recent article on the website, www.nationalgeographic.com, "by 2030...
In "On Tattered Wings: a closer look" Barry Bittman, M.D. shares a poignant story of his experience photographing a butterfly that translated into deeper insights of what his patients were facing. A reminder to look deeper for beauty, uniqueness and...
"Stroke Prevention: tell your wife to take a hike" says Barry Bittman, M.D. and tell her I told you to do so! Actually a brisk 30-minute walk each day will do. While the prospects of stroke may seem frightening, new data is nothing short of...
Attitude cannot cure a chronic illness. But cultivating a positive outlook and learning self-management skills can make it much easier to live with. In "Rx: How to Live Well with Chronic Disease" David S. Sobel, M.D. recommends you learn the skills...
Sometimes it is just a smile that seems to break down the boundaries of despair. At others it happens when a couple holds hands or expresses feelings of love for each other. In "Healing: to the beat of an inner drummer" Barry Bittman, M.D. relates a...
Osteoporosis is a rather common bone disease that affects older women and men. It affects more than 10 million people in our nation - mostly women. Unfortunately, rarely do they receive treatment until it's too late. In "Brittle Bones?: Take An...
Patients and their partners who avoid sexual activity for fear of triggering a recurrent heart attack may needlessly deprive themselves of a rich source of pleasure and satisfaction that contributes greatly to their quality of life. In "Sexual...
There is a need for our nation's healthcare system to encourage the development of synergistic strategies that fill the voids that serve to undermine healing. In "Whole Person Cancer Care: an extraordinary opportunity at a critical juncture" Barry...
Are you about to face a challenge that seems overwhelming? In "A New Day: for wisdom of choice" Barry Bittman, M.D. points out that we get to choose how we respond. We can either make a decision based upon what we bring to the picture from the past...
