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Straight, No Chaser: The Benefits of Exercise and Other Physical Activity
At Straight, No Chaser, we understand it’s the most optimistic time of the year. You’ve made many New Year’s resolutions, usually related to smoking cessation, eating better,
Straight, No Chaser: When the Patient Knows Better
So … your friendly neighborhood ER physician chats with a patient. Client: “Doc, I’m sick. I need my asthma medicine. I need steroids, an inhaler and some antibiotics.” Exp
Straight, No Chaser: How to Prevent Getting the Flu Without Receiving the Flu Vaccine
Many people choose not to get the influenza vaccine (the “flu shot”) for various reasons. One of those reasons is due to an allergy to eggs. If you have an egg allergy,
Straight, No Chaser: "…Stop Wasting Money on Vitamins and Mineral Supplements."
If any of you are familiar with the hit comedy The Big Bang Theory on CBS, you may recall this scene from one of the first episodes featuring the genius, physicist and would-be Nob
Straight, No Chaser: The Risks and Benefits of Coffee
Today, I come to praise coffee, not to bury it—and I don’t even drink it. Here’s the point: Coffee is a reasonably healthy beverage choice. The problem with coffee appears to
Straight, No Chaser: What is AIDS?
This is the first blog in an ongoing series on HIV and AIDS. For an explanation of how HIV is contracted, click here. For an explanation of the signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS is,
Straight No Chaser: Warning Signs of Cancer – Take CAUTION
Cancer. The Big C. The medical ‘death sentence’. No diagnosis scares as much as cancer, which is why it is so important that you be as empowered as possible. Be reminde
"Why would my doctor tell me not to take cough medicine for my cold or flu?"
The first thing to appreciate about cough and cold preparations is they only provide relief of symptoms. The body itself is providing the actual healing of what is usually a vira
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "My doctor said I was a high-risk asthmatic. What does that mean?"
If you have an asthmatic in your life, it’s important to know that asthmatics die. The risk of death is higher in certain asthmatics. If you or your loved one is in this su
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "Why do I get those big tender knots in my neck?"
First of all, thank you for the continued reader submissions. Cervical (that is, neck) lymph nodes (small oval organs located in various parts of the body that help the body fight
General Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Personal Training, Toxicology/Drugs, Musculoskeletal System
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "What is Roid Rage?"
Excessive anabolic (muscle-building) steroid use has many well-known side effects, but one of particular interest is the development of behavioral changes. ‘Roid rage’
Straight, No Chaser: Why Those Hairs Go Gray
This is a lot simpler than people make it. Gray hair is a happenstance of life. At the end of the day, genetic, racial and chemical considerations determine when you go gray.
Straight, No Chaser: Bye-Bye, Trans Fats
In news you can use: the Food and Drug Administration has decided to eliminate trans fats from the American diet. What does this mean? Why should you care? Read on… Substance
Cardiology/Heart, General Health and Wellness, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Neurology
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "If I stop smoking, what does this do to my risk for heart disease and stroke?"
There are immediate and longterm benefits to smoking cessation that extend beyond just lowering your risk for lung cancer. Consider the following regarding lowering your risk for
About SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: What's Next?
SterlingMedicalAdvice.com is creating a virtual healthcare universe. You can look forward to the following offerings. Nov. 1: The launching of www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com, incl
Straight, No Chaser: SterlingMedicalAdvice.com is LIVE! That means it's time for Giveaways!
Everyone loves freebies. So do we. To commemorate our launch, SterlingMedicalAdvice.com is going to sweeten the pot for you. Never mind the fact that our cost per mont
Straight, No Chaser: Providing Corporate HealthCare Solutions
SterlingMedicalAdvice.com has just saved a client corporation a projected $2.4 million in healthcare expenses over previous costs. What can we do for you? Our health informatio
Straight, No Chaser: A Solution to the Upcoming Healthcare Crisis and the Affordable Care Act
Many of you have heard or seen me discuss various aspects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This ambitious effort seeks to maintain the current level of quality
About SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "How do I sign up?"
Anytime starting noon EDT (and 11 am CDT) on Nov. 1st, you may go to www.sterlingmedicaladvice.com to join. It’s very easy to do. Give yourself about 15″. Have your persona
