Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Smoke Detectors
Catastrophic fires have been in the news, and my heart goes out to those who have suffered loss. Smoke alarms can be a nuisance. Smoke...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Aug 12
The Moon and Health
Have you ever witnessed odd behavior and attributed it to the full moon? For centuries, the moon and how it affects us has been a focus...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Jul 29
Lab Grown Meat
Today’s topic may sound like science fiction. Can we include meat (real meat) in our diets without farms and ranches, without killing...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Jun 24
Mosquitoes
If my wife and I relax out on our patio on a summer evening, and mosquitoes come around, she will end up covered with bites and I will...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Apr 29
Protein Powder
I love my morning smoothie, and it always starts my day off right. I throw in spinach, avocado, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, blueberries,...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Apr 22
Word Games
Recently, my daughter introduced me to Wordscapes, one of the many free addictive word games that we can play on our phones. The goal is...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Mar 24
Vegetables
Like many of our mothers, I find myself telling my patients to eat more vegetables. Why? Because a diet rich in vegetables can lower...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Mar 6
Health Made Simple
How can we live a long and healthy life? We are stuck with the genes that we’re born with. Even our environment may be largely out of our...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Mar 1
Virtual Reality
Many of us have had some exposure to virtual reality; perhaps through gaming, or in an escape room. VR is now finding a home in health...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Feb 9
Donating Blood
Allow me to put in a plug for the American Red Cross and for donating blood. Every day, blood donors help people of all ages: accident...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Dec 23, 2022
Health Scams
Throughout the ages there have been those who prey on unsuspecting and desperate people. Con artists have sold shady pills, potions, and...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Dec 9, 2022
Viruses and Cancer
What causes cancer? In many cases, we have no idea. However, viruses, which most people think of as causing a nasty cold, have been...
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