Cliffside Malibu’s chief medical adviser Dr. Damon Raskin visits the set of Fox Studio 11 to discuss the dangers of Fentanyl and how to avoid the deadly opiate. (more…)
Patient satisfaction is much higher in the concierge medicine model.
The concierge medicine model is becoming more and more prominent around the nation, as healthcare providers continue to adopt the new payment system. While many hospitals and physicians are finding medical payment reform and the move toward value-based care reimbursement challenging, the concierge medicine model may offer a solution to some of the struggles doctors are facing today. (more…)
Expert Advice on Exercise: Make it a Habit
The key to reaping the benefits of exercise as you age is to develop a regular, consistent exercise habit. “Consistency trumps intensity when it comes to exercise,” says Joseph Barry, MD, an internist and geriatrician at SignatureMD in Camillus, NY. “If you push too hard, the likelihood of injury increases. If you aren’t consistent with your exercise, like a daily walk, you won’t develop the habit and you won’t keep at it.” (more…)
HOUSTON – As federal drug enforcement agents and Houston police continue their crackdown on pain clinics prescribing medications with few questions asked, health officials are ramping up efforts to better treat those addicted to pain pills. (more…)
“The most popular holiday cruise is on New Year’s Eve,” says Rebecca Brooks, who co-founded Alter Agents, a research firm that represents cruise lines. “Which makes sense, given that you have a big, fun party right outside your door and you won’t have to worry about having to drive after a night of drinking.” Though New Year’s Eve cruises tend to be on the pricier side, Brooks says the revelries are typically included in your rate, so you won’t face sticker shock at the end of the night.
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