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Ways to curb office snacking…

Posted on March 2, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Opportunities for unhealthy grazing abound in most office environments. Keep your impulses in check with these tips… Bring your own munchies. Keep a healthy snack in your own desk. This way, when you are in the mood for a pick-me-up … Continue reading →

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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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Do YOU (and your kids) really need the flu vaccine?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

The low-down on this is that influenza often kills those who are otherwise well. Also, the flu can be fatal to children. The CDC found that 830 kids died from flu-related complications between 2004 and 2012 and most of those … 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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Should you give Tylenol before vaccines?

Posted on January 5, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

  No. Pretreatment of vaccines with Tylenol could actually BLUNT the immune response to the given vaccine. The CDC has released a statement that there are no good studies to support GIVING Tylenol before vaccines. So, I would advise refraining … Continue reading →

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Artificial sweeteners may be harmful

Posted on December 30, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Israeli researchers have shown that consumption of noncaloric (artificial) sweeteners may induce glucose intolerance in both mice and humans. It is thought that instead of artificial sweeteners preventing obesity and metabolic disease, the use of noncalorie sweeteners may have increased … Continue reading →

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