Tag Archives: health tips

08 Mar

Dr. Cary Presant Presents Best Health Themed Film Award to The Big Sick On the Red Carpet

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On Oscar night 3-4-18, Dr. Cary Presant presented the HOME award (Health Oriented Motion-picture Excellence) for best health themed film of 2017 to The Big Sick. Representing the film, actor Adrian Dev joined Dr. Presant on the red carpet at the Roger Neal Style Hollywood satellite event at the Hollywood Museum to receive the trophy in honor of the film’s portrayal of the importance of having a health team of family and friends as well…

21 May

Health Care Reform Proceeds: What Should You Do Now?

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While the congress and President work to decide how health care in America will change, what steps should you take now to be sure you are protected? For the latest tips on making decisions today, see my recent article in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/58f29e9fe4b04cae050dc7eb

26 Dec

ObamaCare 2016: How Good is This Healthcare Program?

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As we end 2016, and expect some congressional/administrative changes in 2017, it’s time for giving the current program its final grade. How good is it? does it deserve an A, a B, or even a C or D.

Look at my recent Huffington Post article to see what I think the ACA program deserves at

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/584dfb8ce4b0151082221ce9?timestamp=1481506408908

It has lots of tips for you to use with your doctor.

26 Jul

Your Doctor May Not Be Following National Guidelines in Caring For You

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Guidelines have been established nationally for nearly every disease. But are doctors following them?

Recent information indicates that in cancer care, even the best cancer centers sometimes are not making decisions that comply with the guidelines that they themselves have made! For a complete discussion, see my recent Huffington Post article about this http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/why-variability-in-cancer_b_5608227.html

21 Jan

We Are Making Progress in Reducing Cancer Deaths

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Cancer death rates are down. How can you help to reduce your risk of cancer and help prevent the occurrence of cancer in yourself, and in your family? See my recent Huffington Post article and think about how you can help your own healthcare http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/cancer_b_4579448.html

20 Nov

How You Need to Prepare Now for ObamaCare 2014

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More Affordable Care Act (ACA, or ObamaCare) changes will take place in January 2014. The most important are changes in insurance policies and in physician networks. Also challenging to everyone are the changes in physician attitudes (anger, confusion, burn out) and practice structure. Many of these are described in my book “Surviving American Medicine” along with tips on how to manage them.

But now you need to take some action to help protect your own…

27 Feb

Health Awards at the “Oscars”

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In a spectacular 2013 Academy Awards show, many health and disease issues were in the background. Here are my nominees for my Award for Most Important Performance by an illness or an individual.

Amour, for the portrayal of stroke, cerebrovascular disease, and caregivers Silver Linings Playbook, for the portrayals of mental illnesses and adjustment to illness Michael Douglas, for demonstration of outstanding survivorship after throat cancer and its treatment Robin Roberts, for her appearance on…

08 Jan

The Risks of Being Overweight vs. Obese

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We live in a society obsessed with weight, body image, food and physical appearance. There is a consistent battle of “fat vs. skinny” that our culture fights with every day – both sides having negative and positive aspects. Being overweight has been long recognized as an adverse health risk, as having a higher body mass has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease, earlier death and some forms of cancer, while being skinny,…

12 Nov

How to Protect Yourself during Natural Disasters

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Sandy has hit the east and life as well as health care has been disrupted. While we all hope all is ok with our friends and family affected by the storm, we all should realize the impact of an emergency could have on our own health care.

First, you should always have an emergency plan in place for you and for your family. Who is a contact person? Where should you go if evacuated? Do…

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