You and your health
What causes shaking hands?

When I was in medical practice, a reasonably common complaint in my older patients was shaking hands. Because I am now a representative of the 70-plus club, shaking hands are a complaint of my …

Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) impacts about 37 million people in the United States and leads to significant health care costs, disability and a shortened life expectancy, especially if the disease is …

The serious trifecta this winter

The coming months promise to be difficult for many of us when it comes to trying to stay healthy. A number of conditions occur in higher frequencies during the winter period. (See sidebar, page …