Dementia Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with your daily life. It isn't a specific disease, but several different diseases may cause dementia. Though dementia generally involves memory loss, memory [...]

Overview of Heart Arrythmias (including Atrial Fibrillation) This topic is quite technical, but I thought it worthwhile since so many patients suffer from arrythmias of the heart. Heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate your [...]

Overview of Colon Cancer Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon). The colon is the final part of the digestive tract (see diagram above). Colon cancer typically affects older adults, though it can [...]

Dear Patients, Hope everyone is enjoying the longer days of summer; here is a short newsletter that may be helpful to help prepare before your TRAVELS. Here are some helpful tips. If you are planning a trip abroad, you may [...]

Dear Patients, Hope everyone is enjoying the longer days and good health. This month’s newsletter is about high blood pressure (hypertension), the effects on your body and it’s dangers. High blood pressure is a risk factor for more than heart [...]

Dear Patients, Hope everyone is enjoying the change in seasons and fulfilling those New Year’s resolutions. Take advantage of the nicer weather and longer days to get some exercise in every day. This month’s newsletter is about INSOMNIA. Overview Insomnia [...]

Dear Patients, This month’s newsletter is about THE HEART. It is quite lengthy, but thorough and informative. Overview Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect your heart. Diseases under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, such [...]

Dear Patients, Hope everyone had a great holiday. This month’s newsletter is about diverticulosis, diverticulitis and the appropriate diet for each. DEAR DR. GUY: After my last colonoscopy, I was told I have diverticulosis. Will this lead to diverticulitis? I [...]