by Dr. Liz | Jul 6, 2022 | Other
My thoughts on the recent Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade This decision was not a surprise to me. There have been changes in health care over the 30+ years I have been practicing that laid the groundwork for this decision. In 1973, Roe v. Wade...
by Dr. Liz | Jun 1, 2022 | Men's Health
June is Men’s Health Month! Celebrated since 1994 (by a resolution put forth by Senator Bob Dole), National Men’s Health Month has a fascinating history. For you and all the men in your life, spend this month working on healthy habits learning your own risk factors...
by Dr. Liz | Apr 28, 2022 | Other
The Upside of Stubbornness Taurus – the sign of the bull My older son is a Taurus – the sign of the bull, known – among many other traits – for being stubborn. While “stubborn” often has negative connotations, it can have many upsides, such as perseverance, the...
by Dr. Liz | Apr 4, 2022 | Health & Wellness
I love April. The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and also… it’s my birthday month! This makes me realize two things: First, as I get out more in the sun, I need to take care of my skin. Second, as I have more birthdays, I see more changes in my...
by Dr. Liz | Mar 8, 2022 | Other
International Women’s Day 2022 After I recorded this very peppy greeting for you the day before International Women’s Day, I remembered that it is the one-year anniversary of the passing of one of my aunts in Argentina, my Tía Doris. In honor of the international...
by Dr. Liz | Jan 31, 2022 | Health & Wellness
Is it “Groundhog Day” for your weight? I’m referring to the movie Groundhog Day, in which no matter what Bill Murray’s character did, every day was like the day before. So many people – especially women but also men – tell me in their 40’s and 50’s that they are doing...
by Dr. Liz | Jan 25, 2022 | Cancer, Men's Health, Womens Health
Human Papilloma Virus and Cervical Cancer Since January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, I’m going to write for the first time about a tough topic I’ve been discussing with women for over 30 years. The topic is the human papilloma virus, aka HPV. The first HPV test...
by Dr. Liz | Jan 5, 2022 | Cancer, Men's Health, Womens Health
FIVE Things Your Doctor MIGHT Know in TEN Years Happy and Healthy New Year to you! It might seem like I’m starting this blog off on a downer but stay with me for some amazingly good health news. First, the bad news: Multiple studies show that the longer a doctor is in...
