Lisa Hall - Author Taking Charge of Your Own Health

David (pseudonym) entered an esteemed teaching hospital to have his prostate surgically removed following a cancer diagnosis. As the surgical team prepared him for surgery, he noticed that they ...

Last year, delegates from the American Medical Association considered passing a ban on white coats for physicians in hospitals during their annual conference. They cited increased potential ...

Okay, now that I have your attention…how many of you have already broken your New Year’s Resolutions? More than likely, you resolved to lose weight by eating more healthfully and exercising. This ...

Cardiovascular exercise (running, walking, aerobic dance) is very important for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol and for burning fat. It is a vital part of any wellness program. But we need ...

Imagine going into the hospital with one set of symptoms and emerging with a very different, but much more debilitating set of symptoms. You immediately go to your doctor, expecting to receive a ...