Happy New Year!

Sneezing and coughing…. I can hear it from my desk as I type this entry.  We are now entering “sick season” and it’s time to watch out for the cold and cough symptoms!  As everyone starts to move indoors, bacteria and viruses can be transmitted more easily.  Remember to take all of the common sense…

Stress eating….The topic has come up so many times in my exam rooms this week! Now please don’t misunderstand; this is a frequent topic. But it just seems to be on everyone’s mind a bit more lately. I don’t think it’s possible to make stress eating completely go away. But what you can do is…

The Professional Hypochondriac recently spoke with Dr. Shana Weiss, an internist in private practice in Vernon Hills with specialty training in bariatric medicine. Previously, she was part of the team at NorthShore University Health System’s Center for Weight Management. TPH: When do women most commonly gain weight? Dr. Weiss: I usually see it around age…

EVENT ALERT!! Join us Saturday May 2 for a girls day out at Lady: A Women’s Expo. This free event is being held at the Renaissance North Shore Hotel 933 Skokie Blvd in Northbrook.  This one day event will feature dozens of booths offering everything a woman needs: health tips and screenings, fashion and beauty,…

I know it goes without saying, but it takes an entire team to care for someone. A patient was surprised recently to hear that our physician assistants can provide all of the same care that a doctor can, and that I rely on them to do so. In fact, it’s not unusual for me to…

Happy New Year! With 2013 upon us, many people’s thoughts turn to resolutions for the coming year. My advice? Take some time to focus on You. Whether it’s losing weight, or finally getting that blood pressure under better control, this is the perfect time to think about self-improvement and self-awareness. In most cases, what prevents…