Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
COVID-19 and the Holidays
The holidays are fast approaching. Every day I hear these questions: “My kids are coming home for the holidays. How do we handle this?”...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Oct 23, 2020
Gluten Sensitivity
Gluten-free products have become enormously popular. I’ve seen gluten-free pizza, cookies, breads, candies, and beer. (I’ve been told...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Sep 25, 2020
COVID-19 and Immune System
Why do some people become ill, hospitalized, or even die of COVID-19, while others are asymptomatic, or are not infected at all? Clearly,...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Sep 11, 2020
Face Masks
It’s been six months since the beginning of the pandemic lockdown. Yes, we are indeed getting smarter and more knowledgeable about the...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Aug 28, 2020
Travel During a Pandemic
My wife and I had an amazing vacation booked for February. February sure does seem like a long time from now, so of course by then travel...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Jul 24, 2020
1918 Pandemic
We are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, and it has changed our world. Predictions about the near future are difficult to make....
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Jul 10, 2020
Antibodies
At one point, early on in the pandemic, I found myself actually hoping to get a very mild case of COVID-19, develop antibodies, and be...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Jun 26, 2020
Health and Humor
Like most of you, I’ve been hearing some very funny jokes about the coronavirus. However, last time I checked, there was nothing humorous...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- May 29, 2020
Masks and Gloves
Is it just me, or does it seem as if we are living in a terrible late night science fiction movie? Today I am writing about the...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Apr 24, 2020
Immune System
Throughout this pandemic, I’m frequently asked about taking various supplements to build up the immune system. Do the many products out...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Feb 28, 2020
Coronavirus
One of my running buddies just informed me that the upcoming Tokyo marathon she had signed up for has been cancelled due to – you guessed...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Jan 24, 2020
Retail Therapy
When you find yourself depressed, upset, or overwhelmed, do you choose to go shopping as a way to improve your mood? This is known as...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Jan 10, 2020
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder can be devastating. Previously known as manic depression, it is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
- Dec 27, 2019
Macular Degeneration
It’s hard to grow old. I have yet to hear from even one of my patients that getting older is a breeze. Age-related macular degeneration...
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