Why are you asking?

There are questions, and then there are questions.  The one's I have fielded from Maxim Magazine often sound as though they were thought up between rounds of drinks at a bar, and this one is no exception.  Take a look, and you be the judge!

Shaken, Not Stirred? Or one for the road...

Some British researchers with far too much time on their hands took to task a look at Ian Fleming's super spy James Bond, with particular regard to his alcohol consumption.  Postulating that his level of alcohol intake may have caused a tremor, they wondered if this might be the reason that he preferred his martinis "shaken, not stirred."  Never one to let a story such as this rest, MedPage Today asked me to contribute to a piece called

Bond's Martinis Shaken by Alcohol Tremor?

and here is the result, with some video clips of my, and others, responses to questions.  And you do want to view the video, it's the best part! This is just a perfect piece for the holiday season. Cheers!

It's That Time Of Year!

Yes, it's that time of year, again.  No, not the "Holiday Season," or anything like that, it's the time of the year for coughs and colds.  Covering your nose with a tissue.  Wiping off the doorknob with disinfectant.  You know, that time.  So, when a reporter from Health Magazine called me for some of the tips I follow when I get a cold, who would have thought this little tidbit would make it into the magazine?

20 Surprising Ways to Prevent Colds and Flu

And then I really was floored, when the same title popped up on the Fox News website!

20 surprising ways to prevent colds and flu

Who knows where I will pop up next?

Assorted bodily functions in combination

Some of the more interesting questions I have received of late have come from the readers of Maxim Magazine.  Here is one that occupied the featured slot of the Ask Maxim section of the October, 2013, issue of the magazine:

For the sake of completeness, here are some further thoughts on the subject:

I suppose that this is the kind of a question which might come up over drinks one evening.  So, let's have a look.... The same groups of muscles and reflexes are involved with both coughing and sneezing so, for all practical purposes, you cannot cough and sneeze at the same time.  But, these same muscles can increase the intra-abdominal pressure. And that increased pressure could encourage the expulsion of gas per rectum, a fart, if you will.  Coughing and sneezing, and even laughing for that matter, could all trigger a generous fart.  One would presume that the more vigorous the upper airway activity, the more vibrant the flatulence that would result.

Get It Going!

While physicians preach exercise as the cure for much of what ails you, getting up off your duff and putting it into practice does seem to remain an issue.  Here is an article I contributed to, even though they did spell my name wrong, which addresses just that issue!

14 Offbeat Workout Motivation Tips That Really Work!

Recommendation advice

Somehow, along the line, I have been on the employer side of hiring, and with patients needs at hand, I have also been involved in looking at caretakers.  This experience profile led to my being asked a few questions about the topic in this article:

How to Write a Letter of Recommendation

Combating Colds and Flu

I've been asked to comment on many topics by the Max Sports & Fitness website, this one is something we deal with every day this season.  Among others, enjoy my few comments in this article:

How to Combat Cold & Flu