Some time ago, my first patient of the week – let’s call him Mr. Jones – walked in for his twice-a-year appointment. He was fifty-three. He drove an electric BMW i3. He carried an Apple iPhone. There was some wrist and neck bling. But Mr. Jones had a few other things that weren’t as obvious – heart failure, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, coronary artery disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, gout. We shook hands, but before I could get a “Good morning”…
Health & Wellness
Healthy Bermuda
Ways to Detox After Cup Match
So you overdid it at Cup Match - we've all been there. Don't fret though, our tried and true methods of detoxing will help you feel better in no time. 1. Drink 2 Liters of Water Though there are…
August 5, 2019
Healthy Bermuda
Medical Musings with Dr. Shane Marshall: Stopping Clots Before They Stop You!
Every morning when I pull into the parking lot at 27 Point Finger Road, I go through a little ritual. I turn off the radio, roll up the windows, and switch off the ignition. Then I check my look in…
June 21, 2019
Healthy Bermuda
Medical Musings with Dr. Shane Marshall: The Latest on a Powerful Treatment to Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes
Does heart disease run in your family? What if I told you there was a treatment that reduced your chances of having a heart attack by 36%? What if the same treatment alleviated depression and reduced your chances of dementia?…
June 7, 2019
Healthy Bermuda
Medical Musings with Dr. Shane Marshall: Octopus Pots and Your Heart
Is it possible to care too much? Can it harm your health? These are questions I’ve been thinking about this week as I listen to patients stressing over one thing or another, usually a relationship with a family member. Some…
April 30, 2019
Healthy Bermuda
Medical Musings with Dr. Shane Marshall: What’s the Best Diabetes Medication for You?
Sometimes, when I’m bored at Sunday breakfast, I pretend I’m Steve Harvey and subject my relatives to a round of medical Family Feud. Here’s a sample question: “According to 100 people surveyed, what image comes to mind when you think…
March 15, 2019
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