Making Sense Of American Manners
Americans could be the most polite people in the world, if they weren’t so practical.
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Tag Archives: advice
Plan Now for Safety
This holiday weekend, have fun and stay safe with 5 tips from the nation’s emergency physicians.
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Setting the Stage
How to put on a show for potential homebuyers — without breaking the bank. HGTV’s Lisa LaPorta shares a few tips on home staging.
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Be Beautiful
A Sneak Peak from the new book by Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz
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Sleepless in South Carolina
Dear Dr. SerVaas, My husband has had sleepless nights since ending chemotherapy in July 2007. He has tried prescriptions, herbal teas, and over-the-counter sleep aids. He may sleep for a couple hours upon going to bed but lies awake the rest of the night. He does not have sleep apnea, and all his blood tests ... More
10 Tips for Navigating the Web
Whether social networking, managing personal finances, or playing games, you’ll discover that getting on the Internet is easier than ever before —whatever your age. Navigating the web for the first time is like visiting a new city, like Paris, for the first time. Everything is new and different, wonderful and amazing, and you’ll soon be ... More
Heel Pain Advice
My terrible heel pain went away after about three weeks of taking vitamin B6. Now I suggest the vitamin to anyone who tells me they have heel pain. Would you be kind enough to tell me if 100 mg daily of B6 could be harmful? A coworker’s mother tried B6 and ended up having to ... More
Chronic Pancreatitis
I have had chronic pancreatitis for many years. The attacks are frequent, with severe pain and nausea. I have been hospitalized many times and am on a low-fat diet. I will appreciate any information you can provide about this condition. We sent your letter to Dr. Walter Coyle, gastroenterology program director at Scripps Clinic Torrey ... More
