Charles J Waisbren, MD

04/10/2026

Super important! Getting enough exercise and getting enough sleep are paramount for good health.
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Skimping on sleep can mess up more than just your morning mood. Give your body the sleep it needs for these seven key benefits. Careful not to sleep too much though. Find out why at WebMD.

04/04/2026

For once, I am totally on board with this article.
I couldn't have written it better!
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Learn the important medical tests to get in your 50s, including thyroid tests, colon and re**al exams, PSA and prostate tests, as well as blood pressure and cholesterol exams.

03/28/2026

I am not going to touch this topic with "a ten foot pole"...

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, manage, and use your own emotions positively to relieve stress, communicate effectively, and empathize with others.

03/16/2026

As a grandparent, it is very important to be a vigilant baby sitter.

03/14/2026

Unfortunately, the incidence of colon cancer has dramatically increased, especially in young people. A colonoscopy or a cologuard test is now recommended at age 45 and older. Please don't wait for colon cancer signs and symptoms! Make sure that you get your colonoscopy or cologuard test.
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In its initial stages, colon cancer, or colore**al cancer, often presents no noticeable symptoms. Explore the typical signs, understand the significance of testing, and prioritize your health.

03/07/2026

I'm still a proponent of the low carb/high protein diets out there. It is the cookies, doughnuts, pasta and pizza which cause us to gain weight.
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Learn about the benefits and risks of high-protein, low-carb diets like Atkins, including effects on weight loss, ketosis, and long-term health.

02/28/2026

I believe that sleep pattern is a great indicator of mental health.
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Learn about the common signs and symptoms of depression, discover its causes, and understand what triggers it.

02/20/2026

Both Wegovy pills and injectables are totally effective. The main advantage of the tablet is that it is less expensive if you are paying for the medicine yourself. Unfortunately, most insurances don't cover weight loss medication and hence most people are paying cash for this pharmaceutical.
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The Wegovy pill has hit the market, joining injectable GLP-1 drugs that have transformed obesity treatment. One form you swallow, the other you inject. What else is different?

02/13/2026

You need to do more than just walking: You have to get your heart rate up! "No pain; no gain" If you aren't sweating, you aren't going hard enough..
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Can you really boost your metabolism and lose weight? Here are the fact about metabolism along with some calorie-burning tips.

02/07/2026

Speaking from experience, this is a totally true malady. See if you actually can contract your rear end muscles....
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"Gluteal amnesia" is real – a damaging muscle weakness that's more common than you think. Take this self-test, then use these three exercises to bring your glutes back to life

01/31/2026

I like a simple stop watch to assess how fast a walk or run is going per a set distance. Obviously, the faster you go, the better the work out. I'm not sure of the value of these other devices....
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Which exercise tracker or device is best for you? Learn what the features are from WebMD and which will best support your fitness goals.

01/23/2026

Not really recommended. It is more about limiting carbohydrates. Limiting other food groups is not a great idea.
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Learn how the carnivore diet may aid in weight loss by eliminating carbs and focusing on high-protein foods. Understand the diet's effects on your body.