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Eileen Bailey

Eileen Bailey, Health Guide

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Asperger’s Syndrome and Difficulty with Authority Figures

One of the most confusing aspects of Asperger’s syndrome (AS) is the strict adherence to rules but, at the same time, having a disrespect or unwillingness to accept authority figures. On one hand, Aspies are known for always wanting to follow the rules and, in some cases, calling out other students who do not follow classroom rules. On the... Read moreChevron
posted 05/25/2012, comments (0)|
Lene  Andersen

Lene Andersen, Health Guide

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer

A Call to Action: Increasing Physical Activity in Arthritis

"Arthritis is a major player in the health tsunami that is coming to America."                       - Dr. Patience White, VP of Public Health, The Arthritis Foundation   22.2 percent of Americans over the age of 18 live with one of the... Read moreChevron
Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Hip and Knee Arthritis: How to Stay Active and Avoid Surgery

Yes, you can remain active and avoid surgery if you have knee and hip arthritis. But there are certain adaptations that you need to do in order to achieve that goal. Those who do not adapt will encounter a life of pain and/or a big surgical scar. Both the knees and hips can be discussed together because they both respond to similar treatments and... Read moreChevron
posted 05/20/2012, comments (0)|
Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Beware of Pharmacy Errors

Recently, a patient of mine came to me with a question, “Doctor, aren’t my medications supposed to come in green packets, not blue packet?” Well my answer to that question was “Yes,” followed by a “What the heck!” exclamation. After an immediate call to the pharmacist who dispensed the medication, we... Read moreChevron
Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro

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Specialist in Pain Management and Spine Rehabilitation

Hooked on Exercise

Of all the things to get hooked on, exercise has got to be the healthiest habit to crave. Too bad more people aren’t hooked on exercise. Plenty of people are hooked on other things that aren’t so healthy like video games, caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes and foods. These addictive activities cause a sudden rush of dopamine, a... Read moreChevron
posted 05/18/2012, comments (0)|

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