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The Moose's Children: A Memoir of Betrayal, Death, and Survival

The Moose's Children: A Memoir of Betrayal, Death, and Survival

A memoir of sexual abuse and addiction in one family and its impact on others

2011

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My Later-in-Life Love Affair With Fish Changed My Childhood Prejudices

My first exposure to eating fish was hideous, but I learned to love and appreciate it later in life.

Aug 29, 2024

My Later-in-Life Love Affair With Fish Changed My Childhood Prejudices

Aug 29, 2024

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

I Am Preparing for My Life’s Last Act, and It Will Be Eventful

As my time on earth winds down, I have made an unusual decision.

Jul 31, 2024

I Am Preparing for My Life’s Last Act, and It Will Be Eventful

Jul 31, 2024

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How I, & Most of the Medical Establishment, Got Fooled & Scammed By the Diet Theory of Cholesterol

Based on faulty science, we all bought into the myth that dietary cholesterol was bad for us, and decades of obesity ensued.

Apr 16, 2024

How I, & Most of the Medical Establishment, Got Fooled & Scammed By the Diet Theory of Cholesterol

Apr 16, 2024

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If You Eat a Healthy Diet, Save Your Money Because You Don’t Need Probiotics and Prebiotics

Nov 7, 2023

If You Eat a Healthy Diet, Save Your Money Because You Don’t Need Probiotics and Prebiotics

Nov 7, 2023

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I am a Cardiologist, and I Am Telling You There is No Magic Bullet to Insure You Live Until 100

You might be able to increase your longevity odds, but contrary to recent headlines, there are no sure ways to guarantee it.

Sep 27, 2023

I am a Cardiologist, and I Am Telling You There is No Magic Bullet to Insure You Live Until 100

Sep 27, 2023

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Can an Old Heart Drug Survive the Test of Time?

Digoxin, the oldest cardiovascular drug, remains effective in treating congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation, but its use is…

4d ago

Can an Old Heart Drug Survive the Test of Time?

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Is Body-Building a Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Deaths?

A new study suggests that there are genuine concerns, and participants should be aware of the risks.

Jun 11

Is Body-Building a Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Deaths?

Jun 11

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If you are a Woman, too Little Sleep is Bad for Your Blood Pressure and Heart

A comprehensive review of the medical literature confirms that if you are a woman, less than seven hours of sleep per night is a risk…

Jun 5

If you are a Woman, too Little Sleep is Bad for Your Blood Pressure and Heart

Jun 5

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It Now Takes More Than A Month To See A Cardiologist

How we got here is no mystery, but fixing it won’t be quick or easy.

May 31

It Now Takes More Than A Month To See A Cardiologist

May 31

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Health and Science

We Are So Focused On Protein That More Important Fiber Has Been Forgotten

There are far more people not eating enough fiber than protein, and the health consequences are real.

May 28

We Are So Focused On Protein That More Important Fiber Has Been Forgotten

May 28

David Mokotoff, MD

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David Mokotoff is a top and boosted writer. He is a retired MD, passionate about health, medicine, gardening, and food, https://tinyurl.com/y7bjoqkd

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