by David Hilden, MD MPH | Jul 5, 2019 | Dermatology, Geriatrics and aging, Infections, Primary Care, Tips from Healthy Matters radio broadcast
Hi, friends! If you are wondering why I inserted the cool-looking Greek dude in the picture here, then read on. It has something to do with his belt. . . It has been a while since I have posted here on MyHealthyMatters blog. That’s because I have been lying...
by David Hilden, MD MPH | Oct 24, 2018 | Geriatrics and aging, Medical research, Pearls from Medical Science, Preventive care, Tips from Healthy Matters radio broadcast
I know many people who take a daily aspirin in an effort to stay healthy. I even know many doctors who recommend it. But you may be surprised to know about what the actual medical science says about aspirin. Back in 2016, I wrote a post that proved to be one of the...
by David Hilden, MD MPH | May 22, 2018 | Diet and exercise, Geriatrics and aging, Tips from Healthy Matters radio broadcast
Our Healthy Matters show last week focused on menopause. We billed the show as being about “Women’s Health” and as we all know, women’s health is more than menopause. But I had an expert in the studio and there is so much interest in...
by David Hilden, MD MPH | May 3, 2018 | Cardiology, Dermatology, Geriatrics and aging, Infections, Kidney disease, Medications, Mental Health, Primary Care, Psychiatry, Quick tips, Tips from Healthy Matters radio broadcast
Since you asked . . . here’s another “Quick tips” post from last week’s Healthy Matters broadcast. I have included links to point you toward reliable information if you want to learn more. The Internet is full of not-so-reliable information...
by David Hilden, MD MPH | Mar 31, 2018 | Dental, Geriatrics and aging, HCMC, Infections, Physical Therapy, Primary Care, Quick tips, Tips from Healthy Matters radio broadcast, Traumatic Brain Injury
Hey, friends! Here’s another “Quick tips” post in which I answer a few of the questions posed by listeners to a recent Healthy Matters radio broadcast. As is often the case, I can’t get to all the questions, but this week’s grab bag of...
by David Hilden, MD MPH | Jun 9, 2017 | Geriatrics and aging
Sobering facts about falls in the elderly: The leading cause of injury that leads to death in people over age 65 is falling. That means 27,000 older adults in the US will not survive a fall in a year. Nearly 1 in 3 older adults will fall in a given year. That...
