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Dr. Evan Levine
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS

Dr. Evan Levine, author of "What Your Doctor Won't (or can't ) Tell You " and Matt LoGuercio take a humorous and irreverent look at the problems in our health-not-care system.

  1. The Unseen Risk of COVID on the Elderly

    07/27/2020

    The Unseen Risk of COVID on the Elderly

    The elderly are at greatest risk and have the highest mortality when infected with COVID. The experts tell us to isolate them, keep them away from others, and essentially keep them at home. But will this isolation and lack of mental stimulation result in increasing depression and dementia? What is your opinion?

    4 min
  2. Should You Avoid Eating Out?

    07/20/2020

    Should You Avoid Eating Out?

    My experience in the past few weeks suggests we should avoid going out to eat. While I would like to support the restaurant business I find an extreme lax in any protocol with workers creating increased risk for patrons. Guidelines for workers should be posted for all the consumers to see and appropriate protection must be mandated. My experience follows and it should be a warning to all of us. Where are the guidelines?

    10 min
  3. High-Deductible Healthcare Plans Should Be Unlawful

    07/10/2020

    High-Deductible Healthcare Plans Should Be Unlawful

    As insurers play games to reduce cost they are also playing games with our lives. For many high-deductible plans create an affordable barrier to healthcare and can result in harm to patients. The cost for Emergency Room visits should be capped for everyone. Here's why..

    6 min
  4. A brief walk today got me worried about COVID

    06/22/2020

    A brief walk today got me worried about COVID

    Today I saw a lot of elderly patients at the local supermarket as well as one man who decided to only cover his mouth with with his mask. What about his nose? I then walked to a pizza shop where a man took a slice of pizza with a gloved hand and placed in into the oven. He would have take the slice out with his hand if I didn't instruct him to use a spatula. He did touch the plate. The never took off the gloves for the 10 minutes I waited and served others during that time. Irresponsible people will help spread the virus and be responsible for harming more people.

    9 min
  5. Telemedicine: The Good, The Bad, and The Future

    05/30/2020

    Telemedicine: The Good, The Bad, and The Future

    A brief review why telemedicine is here to stay and can in improve healthcare.

    5 min
  6. Too Much Blood Pressure Medication?

    05/19/2020

    Too Much Blood Pressure Medication?

    I describe how to check for symptoms of orthostatic hypotension. This episode was originally recorded for my Premier Private Practice patients. For those who are not members remember to consult your physician! If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a member send your questions to Drevanlevine@gmail.com

    10 min
  7. The doctor's office might be the worst place to check your blood pressure.

    05/08/2020

    The doctor's office might be the worst place to check your blood pressure.

    Find out why the doctor's office might be the worst place, and the most inconvenient place, to check your blood pressure.

    15 min
  8. Coronavirus- Some tips that " Might" help

    04/19/2020

    Coronavirus- Some tips that " Might" help

    I'm just a cardiologist but at least I'm honest about that . I'm also watching all types of "experts" on the news and wish to caution all about this. We should be listening to or watching experts in Infectious Disease. From what I have reviewed from several true experts here are my few suggestions and warnings.

    11 min
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Dr. Evan Levine, author of "What Your Doctor Won't (or can't ) Tell You " and Matt LoGuercio take a humorous and irreverent look at the problems in our health-not-care system.

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