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What is the REAL benefit of family meals?

Posted on February 23, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

There are nearly too many benefits to mention!  As a practicing physician and mother of three, I understand the stressors that make family mealtime difficult.  But, there are reasons to fight for more family mealtimes.  There is great impact on the physical and emotional … Continue reading →

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Want to live longer? Here are easy things to incorporate

Posted on February 16, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Many of these are common-sense suggestions… with research behind them. 1.  Get a colonoscopy.  This is suggested for everyone at age 50, unless you have a family history or GI symptoms necessitating one sooner.  The worst part, by far, is drinking … Continue reading →

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Why should you see a family doctor?

Posted on February 9, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Your health is primary! See a primary care physician. Here’s a 2-minute video of why family physicians have an important role in your health … and what I’m trained to do: http://youtu.be/TyR-C5hnJUA  

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Babies need vitamin D

Posted on February 2, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Osteomalacia, also known as “rickets,”  is bone weakness resulting from Vitamin D deficiency.  We now know that breastfed babies and formula fed babies need Vitamin D supplementation.  Formula has Vitamin D in it, but not enough Vitamin D until the … Continue reading →

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New treatment for dry eyes

Posted on January 29, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Dry eye symptoms increase with age and may be as high as 30% in those older than 50. Women are more likely to have dry eyes than men. Other risk factor for dry eyes are contact lens use, medications like … Continue reading →

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Who should get screened for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Posted on January 12, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

 It depends on your age… The US Preventive Services Task Force is the organization that reviews the most cost-effective, efficient treatments. They suggest that all sexually active women, ages 24 or younger, should be screened for both gonorrhea and chlamydia.   … Continue reading →

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Hypothyroidism. What is the big deal?

Posted on December 9, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

I like to refer to the thyroid as the “gas pedal to the body.”  The thyroid gland is located in the neck. It makes two kinds of thyroid hormones: T3 and T4. Thyroid hormones regulate how the body uses and … Continue reading →

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Salina, Kansas hospital putting some teeth into non-smoking rule

Posted on December 5, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Hospitals have had no smoking in the hospital rules for years.  (This is in humorous contrast to when my father was smoking in the physician lounge in the 1960s.) A Salina, Kansas hospital has a way to get patient to … Continue reading →

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Finding it hard to breathe?

Posted on December 2, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Do you have COPD?  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.  Also called emphysema.  This is not a temporary illness.  COPD is a persistent condition that affects lung function, making breathing difficult and decreasing your ability to do the things that you want … Continue reading →

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Appendicitis. What to watch for…

Posted on November 25, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Why do we have an appendix?  We do not know the function of this part of your intestine.  The appendix is located in the lower right side of the abdomen and when it becomes inflamed immediate medical care is needed to prevent a … Continue reading →

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