Debunking Folks’ Medical Advice
I have received and heard a lot of medical advices from my folks when I was growing up. And now that I have the title MD behind my name, I would like to weigh-in on some of those counsels. It is not my...
View ArticleBurning the Turkey
Despite of what the title might suggest, this article is not about cooking. Let’s make it clear – I don’t do the cooking. I leave that to my wife. For if I do, that’s exactly what I will do: “burn” the...
View ArticleMuscles and Luxury Cars
I have read in the news that the number one New Year’s Resolution in the US, is to lose weight. In fact, it was the most popular resolution every year for more than a decade now. So it is not...
View ArticleGym Watching
I admit it. I have been slacking! I have not been to the gym regularly lately. Like in the month of January, I think I only went to the gym three times for the whole month. Well, it was bone-chillingly...
View ArticleRunning the First Mile
Not too long ago, I saw a patient that was referred to me for pulmonary evaluation. The complaint was “shortness of breath.” Me: What’s going on? Patient: Doctor, I cannot run a mile. I ran out of air....
View ArticleOld Man Running
I ran the Des Moines half marathon (13.1 miles) this morning. Compared to my previous runs (this is my 5th half marathon), this was my least prepared race. I usually start training around 3 months...
View ArticleTurkey Run
Here in the US, there are two occasions in a year, that people are strongly compelled to exercise. During these times there is a considerable spike in gym attendance. This is based at least in my...
View ArticleOut of Shape
The other day, one of my partners requested me to supervise a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) that he ordered on a patient that he saw in our clinic. Since I would be in the hospital all day that...
View ArticleSix Pack
We are still in the midst of winter. Due to very cold weather, I have not gone out for a run for almost a month now. I even have not gone to the gym for several weeks as well, due to consecutive snow...
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