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“What are the barriers for Asian Americans in receiving mental health services?”

ADDED OCT 12TH, 2009
“Does exercise really help with depression?”

Does exercise really help with depression? Are there certain kinds of exercises that are more effective than others? How effective is exercise compared to medication? ADDED SEP 7TH, 2009
“What is the difference between food intolerance and food allergies?”

Food allergies result in more substantial reactions to food than food intolerance. These reactions may include respiratory or gastrointestinal difficulties. ADDED AUG 3RD, 2009
“Will those yogurts really help make me more regular?”

Bacteria are essential to good health in our intestinal tract. Probiotics and yogurt can be helpful by providing the colon with friendly bacteria. ADDED JUL 19TH, 2009
“Should I get the shingles vaccine?”

Vaccines are a major part of disease prevention. The shingles vaccine is a newer vaccine to reduce the likelihood of the disease shingles. ADDED MAY 27TH, 2009
“Does sleep change as we get older?”

As we age there is a change in sleep architecture. This includes more periods of awakening at night. ADDED MAY 9TH, 2009
“How can I safely increase exercise intensity?”

Sports specific training is subject to overuse injuries. A general rule for advancing volume or intensity of training is the 10% rule. ADDED FEB 3RD, 2009
“What are the myths of strength training?”

When properly done, strength training for children can strengthen bone, ligaments and muscles. This requires adult supervision and knowledge of good lifting technique for the child. ADDED JAN 31ST, 2009
“What is the period of Growth Risk in adolescents?”

There are certain periods of rapid growth in children, called growth spurts, at which time a child is at increased risk of injury. ADDED DEC 14TH, 2008
“What type of diet do you recommend for athletes? How do you feel about supplements?”

The Mediterranean type diet is probably the healthiest for the athlete. In most cases, the young athlete does not need supplements. ADDED DEC 14TH, 2008