Ask the Doctors by Eve Glazier, M.D. and Elizabeth Ko, M.D

Ask the Doctors in Advice April 08, 2020

Occasional Naps Linked to Decreased Heart Disease and Stroke

Dear Doctor: I take a short nap at my desk a couple of times a week (I use earplugs and a mask), which my podmates love to tease me about. I just read that napping is good for your heart, but they ... continue

Ask the Doctors in Advice April 06, 2020

What Are Viruses, and How Do They Work?

Dear Doctor: Everybody is talking about the coronavirus right now, but I still don’t really know what a virus is. How do they work? Why don’t antibiotics kill them? Dear Reader: You’re far from alo... continue

Ask the Doctors in Advice April 03, 2020

Quitting Sugar Is a Challenge That Requires Awareness

Dear Doctor: I’m stalled on my resolution to quit eating sugar. Why is it so hard? I just can’t seem to stop saying yes to sweets, especially my favorites -- cookies and candy bars. Do you have any... continue

Ask the Doctors in Advice April 01, 2020

Study Links Overtime to Masked Hypertension

Dear Doctor: I heard about a study that says working overtime gives you high blood pressure. My husband just joined a competitive company, and he’s expected to work a lot of extra hours. He’s alrea... continue