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Your Good Health: No surprise that yoga is good for your health

Your Good Health: No surprise that yoga is good for your health

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve recently seen on the internet that some very prestigious medical schools have had good things to say about doing different kinds of yoga. I was surprised by the announcements. Would you care to comment on the subject? Anon.
The Doctor Game: Use your head — take precautions to prevent facial injuries

The Doctor Game: Use your head — take precautions to prevent facial injuries

Today, there’s almost a crusade taking place to decrease the risk of concussion in hockey, football and other sports.
Your Good Health: Better treatments needed for cold sores

Your Good Health: Better treatments needed for cold sores

Dear Dr. Roach: I am wondering about oral herpes. Have there been any advances made for treating or preventing oral herpes? I know about and use Abreva, but is there anything that works better? L.P.
Your Good Health: Stent for abdominal pain fails to work

Your Good Health: Stent for abdominal pain fails to work

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife, age 65, has been suffering from abdominal pain for over a year. The pain comes within minutes of eating a meal. She was diagnosed with abdominal angina, and had a stent placed to open the vessel that showed blockage.
Your Good Health: Abnormal Pap smears needn’t cause alarm

Your Good Health: Abnormal Pap smears needn’t cause alarm

Dear Dr. Roach: Last year, I had an abnormal Pap smear. My follow-up colposcopy did not show anything. Two weeks ago, I had another abnormal Pap smear, and I am scheduled for another colposcopy next month.
Your Good Health: Stomach unable to empty properly

Your Good Health: Stomach unable to empty properly

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been diagnosed with gastroparesis and am waiting to see a doctor who treats it.
The Doctor Game: Menopause — from erectile dysfunction to female dysfunction

The Doctor Game: Menopause — from erectile dysfunction to female dysfunction

How many males would like to see their genitals shrink so it’s impossible to have sex? I bet not many. Today, the term erectile dysfunction has lost its stigma and become familiar. Tens of thousands of males find solace in ED drugs.

Your Good Health: Stomach unable to empty properly

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been diagnosed with gastroparesis and am waiting to see a doctor who treats it.
Your Good Health: Low blood pressure needs more investigation

Your Good Health: Low blood pressure needs more investigation

Dear Dr. Roach: Our 37-year-old daughter has Addison’s disease. We have had some difficulty trying to regulate her electrolytes and her blood pressure, which is always low, sometimes extremely so. She has known about it for 10 years now.
Your Good Health: It’s safe to be near baby right after tetanus shot

Your Good Health: It’s safe to be near baby right after tetanus shot

Dear Dr. Roach : About 40 years ago, I was given a tetanus shot after a large cut to my hand. Hours later, I developed a severe case of lockjaw. My lockjaw occurred around midnight. I phoned my doctor immediately and was told to take some aspirin.