Tag Archives: Dr. Leslie Greenberg

Drinking diet drinks is linked to cardiovascular events in women

Posted on May 9, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

I know this sounds vague. . . and scary. But, the analysis focused on nearly 60,000 women aged 50-79 and followed them for 9 years. TWO or more diet drinks a day was associated with a 29% increased risk of … Continue reading →

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Late-life depression may be prodrome to dementia

Posted on May 6, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

There is a relationship between elderly patients with acute depression and progression to Alzheimer’s disease.   It is unclear whether depression in the elderly is a risk factor for dementia or if it’s a prodrome of the disorder. It’s important to … Continue reading →

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Erectile dysfunction. The canary in the gold mine?

Posted on May 1, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Indeed impotence can be the first sign of cardiovascular disease. A new study of 600 men showed that men with erectile dysfunction (ED) had a better than threefold improvement in erectile function after receiving a statin drug. Statins are most … Continue reading →

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Five health numbers YOU should know!

Posted on February 28, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

New Years’ Resolutions are still on our minds and a common resolution is to be healthier.  At times it feels like managing our health is a numbers game: watching our weight, counting calories, tracking exercise regimens.  Below are five numbers … Continue reading →

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Let’s discuss ANOTHER old wives’ tale. . . “Brandy soothes teething pain”

Posted on February 25, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

That may be true, but no amount of alcohol is safe for infants or children. Teething rings available at stores (many of which can be frozen in the freezer and reused countless times) are best.  For an inexpensive option I’d … Continue reading →

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YET ANOTHER old wives’ tale. . . Feed a cold. Starve a fever.

Posted on February 18, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Incorrect. It’s important to eat whether you have a cold or a fever.  Your body continues to need nutrients to boost your immune system (allowing you to fight off the virus that is causing your illness).

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Old wives’ tale. . . Caffeine stunts growth.

Posted on February 14, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Not true. Height is not impacted my caffeine intake.  Caffeine does not have any medical benefits, so certainly limiting caffeine for children is prudent.  Caffeine is a drug, just like alcohol, and affects children differently than adults since they don’t … Continue reading →

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Old wives’ tale. . . Spicy food causes ulcers.

Posted on February 11, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Wrong. Spicy food will not CAUSE an ulcer, but if you have an ulcer spicy food will really make you hurt. Most ulcers are caused by bacteria in the stomach called helicobacter pylori or by high doses or prolonged use … Continue reading →

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In what AGE patient is the shingles vaccine the most cost effective?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Because the effectiveness of the shingles vaccine appears to decrease over time it is suggested that the vaccine be given once… after age 60. This is based on the Long-term Persistence Study done by the pharmaceutical company Merck.  The study … Continue reading →

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Let’s discuss an old wives’ tale. . . should you gargle salt water for a sore throat?

Posted on January 29, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

This works! Gargling with salt water eases symptoms of cold and flu because of the way that saline works.  Saline draws excess fluid out of inflamed tissues (and loosens mucus!). A recent study by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine … Continue reading →

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