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Should we be concerned about full body scans when we travel? Here are the facts
Article by David Lynch - Sun, 12/12/2010
Before the end of 2011 it is expected that over 1000 new scanners will be installed in airports around the United States. These machines have caused concern by some of our patients that they are being endangered, and they wonder how to put this type of exposure into perspective.
Act now to maintain access to your doctor if Medicare payment rates go down
Article by David Lynch - Sun, 11/14/2010
Are you Driven to Distraction?
Article by David Lynch - Tue, 07/28/2009
We have known for a long time that use of a cell phone requires time and attention, which makes it a danger to use while driving an automobile. In spite of this fact, it is obvious to anyone who takes the time to look around that many automobile drivers are engaged in talking on their mobile phones or text messaging while they drive, even though that activity is illegal in Washington State. read more »
Use your Cell Phone Camera to Lose Weight!
Article by David Lynch - Mon, 04/27/2009
Could snapping a picture with your camera phone help you lose weight? One study says yes! read more »
A Guided Tour of Your Body
Article by David Lynch - Sat, 04/04/2009
As we go through life, our bodies experience a continuous transformation. We know we should eat right, exercise and keep cholesterol and blood pressure in check, but what else do we need to know about staying well as we prgress from infancy to old age? read more »
What do Happy People Do?
Article by David Lynch - Sun, 11/23/2008
As family physcians, we spend our time with our patients trying to improve health care outcomes, so that they can enjoy happy and productive lives. We know that happiness is not an automatic result of good health care outcomes, however, and indeed, those who are in poor health sometimes still report that they are happy. What makes the difference? read more »
Belly Fat and love handles are a BIG Deal!
Article by David Lynch - Thu, 11/13/2008
 | A new study shows that those "pot bellies" and "Love handles" that we all hate do not just look bad! Increased weight around our middles has now been shown to increase the risk of an early death, even if a person's overall weight is normal. |
Should we put statin drugs in the water supply?
Article by David Lynch - Mon, 11/10/2008
A very interesting new study seems to show that millions more people could benefit from taking cholesterol lowering drugs known as statins, even if they have read more »
What's the Best Diet for Weight Loss?
Article by David Lynch - Sun, 10/19/2008
Many books about weight-loss diets have been written over the last several generations, and all have been touted as being "the best" by their advocates. The problem has been that we have lacked high-quality, comparative studies to really compare how effective these diets really are in losing weight and keeping it off. read more »
Can using a bedroom fan help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?
Article by David Lynch - Wed, 10/08/2008
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death among infants between one month and one year old of age. read more »
Don't put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear!
Article by David Lynch - Tue, 09/02/2008
It turns out that your mother was right, as usual. When it comes to ear wax, the best thing you can do is leave it alone. Ear wax is beneficial and self-cleaning! read more »
Are you protecting your skin from harm?
Article by David Lynch - Sun, 08/03/2008
When we have warm, sunny summer days in our area, many of us go outdoors, and some of us can't resist spending many hours outside exposed to the sun. read more »
The News about Vitorin and Zetia - What does it mean for me?
Article by David Lynch - Fri, 04/04/2008
The news has recently been full of discussion about the drugs Vitorin and Zetia, which have been used to treat high blood lipids that cause heart disease and circulaton problems. What does this mean to you, if you or a loved one are on one of these medicines? read more »
Health Care Quality and the Personal Medical Home
Article by David Lynch - Sun, 06/10/2007
When most people in the public at large think about our health care situation in the United States, it is usually with regard to the high cost of health insurance premiums. Quality is assumed by most people to be present. read more »