by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Apr 2, 2014 | Anti-Aging, Ergonomics, Exercise, Health, Obesity
One of the common complaints I see in my office is that of hip pains, which come in two varieties: ACUTE hip pains:We see these cases a lot as injuries to the groin muscles on the inside aspect of the hip. These are usually pretty obvious in their origin, for...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Nov 3, 2013 | Anti-Aging, Depression, Retirement, Sleep, Stress, Stress Strategies
Are you at that “golden” age when retirement is looming, or has already loomed? For years, we have all thought of retirement as the reward for a lifetime of work, but the reality is quite different. To be sure, we all know how much we...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Sep 18, 2012 | Anti-Aging, Ergonomics, Health, Insomia, Managing Stress, Prevention, Sleep, Stress, Stress Strategies
Dry eyes are more than a modest problem. They can be the cause of great stress. Sufferers wake up with scratchy eyes, and have to take drops frequently just to avoid discomfort. When untreated, dry eyes are more likely to get infections or redness, and...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Jun 28, 2012 | Anti-Aging, Ergonomics, Food, Health, Osteoarthrirtis, Pain
Joint inflammation, or “arthritis”, is very common with today’s active public. As opposed to a disease that travels through various joints in the body, osteo-arthritis is one condition that is physical in nature. In other words, “osteo” form of...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | May 3, 2012 | Anti-Aging, Cancer, Health, Prevention, Travel
Not very long ago, society people were pale, and outdoor workers had suntans. For whatever reason, society reversed the trend, and now it is fashionable to have a dark tan. Movie stars led the way. George Hamilton was so addicted to...
