Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Medical and lifestyle columnist

How to Reverse Signs of Aging

One of the areas of the face that can show the earliest signs of aging is the upper and lower eyelids.  You may have an upper lid that is just beginning to sag or look hooded, or a lower lid developing slight bagginess, uneven pigmentation that appears, or pronounced creases on the outer corners as you smile (they are graciously called "smile... Read moreChevron
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Penelope James

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10 Ways to Have a Healthy Sex Life

If your 2009 was anything like mine, you’re probably feeling like you’re stumbling, rather than gliding, into a new year.  While passing through a transition phase, I like to reflect on where I’ve been and set goals for where I’m going.  Maintaining good health will always be a goal of mine.  Though... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Jerry Kennard

Phobic about Herpes?

There's little doubt in my mind that a lot of messages relating to genital herpes are underpinned by fear. On the one hand we tut-tut people who stigmatize those with a sexually transmitted disease but on the other we point out the distressing consequences to people who are disease free but who we view as exhibiting high risk behavior. Maybe it's... Read moreChevron
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Charlotte Grayson, M.D.

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Internist

Five questions to ask your doctor about suppressive therapy

I see a lot of patients who take suppressive therapy with no clear understanding of why they are taking it, what the goals are of suppressive therapy and most concerning ... taking the WRONG dose!   I also see patients who suffer through multiple terrible outbreaks of herpes who have NEVER HEARD of suppressive therapy!   Here's a... Read moreChevron
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Herpes Testing

To provide some clarification, since so many of you write to me asking about herpes testing, here's a run down of the current available tests.  They each have limitations, though I indicate which are the most specific.  A doctor will quite often take your history/examine you and then "marry the history/exam findings to the... Read moreChevron
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