Five easy steps to living long and well - Times of India

Published: March 16, 2008

Reaching the age of 90 and being in good health may be easier than we think, according to a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. It’s well known that our genetic makeup influences our life span, but until now it was unclear what modifiable behavioural factors such as diet and exercise could increase our longevity. Read More

Honestly, I Could Not Help Him - Washington Post

Patient's Routine Visit Becomes An Ethical Challenge for a Doctor
Published: March 04, 2008

My patient had come for a routine doctor visit. He was a well-built, soft-spoken middle-aged man who was always polite, respectful and adhered meticulously to his HIV medication. He complained only if he was in a great deal of pain or discomfort.

As usual, I asked him about his family: three adopted children. Over the years that I had known him, the children had grown to adults and had left home. One had secured a job, the second was in college, and the third had just joined the Marines. We talked about his work; he sorted packages at a warehouse. We chatted about the weather and then turned to his health.

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