Dr. Lorne Greenspan

06/01/2012

Happy New Year!!

Myth or Fact: Eating too much fish can lead to mercury poisoning. Check back next week for the answer!

05/12/2011

Myth: If I get the flu shot (vaccination for Influenza) I won’t get the flu!
Answer: False!

There are a number of reasons that a person may contract the flu despite having been properly immunized:

•You may have been exposed to someone with the influenza virus within a 2 week period prior to receiving the flu vaccine.
•You may have been exposed to a variety of the Influenza virus that is not represented by the vaccine.
•You may contract another virus that causes similar type of respiratory signs and symptoms for which there is no protection and you may assume it was the flu.
•The elderly and those with weakened immune systems do not mount the same level of protective response to a vaccine so they remain more vulnerable to an influenza infection despite being vaccinated.
•The influenza vaccine may not have been administered correctly.

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25/11/2011

Myth or Fact: If I get the flu shot I will not get the flu.

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23/09/2011

23/09/2011

5 simple tips from Dr. Lorne Greenspan of the Medcan Clinic to help you make the most out of your next visit to the doctor.

16/09/2011

Sleep is extremely important to overall health. Get better rest with these tips!

Disruptions in sleep can be caused by a variety of issues. The following are causes of sleep problems and tips to help you get a better nights sleep.

16/08/2011

Hearing loss is the fastest growing form of chronic medical condition in North America.

Do you find that you are asking people to repeat themselves more often than in the past? That you are watching peoples lips when they speak in a crowded room? That you avoid social gatherings because the effort of listening is troublesome?

16/08/2011

If you could only do one thing to improve your health, what should it be?

What is the one thing that you can do that will improve your health and quality of life? Dr. Greenspan has the answer.

16/08/2011

Tips on how to keep your kidneys in tip-top shape!

Dr. Greenspan talks about the importance of kidney health.

16/08/2011

Can you be tested to see if you've had HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) in the past?

Dr. Lorne Greenspan answers a reader question about the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

16/08/2011

How does drinking alcohol affect your heart?

Dr. Lorne Greenspan comment on a recent study claiming that moderate alcohol consumption has benefits on cardiac health.

16/08/2011

Is Zinc an effective treatment for the common cold?

In a research study Zinc was tested in to assess its impact on treating or preventing the effects of the common cold.