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November 3, 2023

Question: Which heart disease patients have a lower risk, teetotalers or light drinkers?

Hi, everyone. I’m family physician, Dr. Walt Larimore, with an Apple a Day. Light alcohol consumption has been reported to be cardio-protective among apparently healthy individuals; […]
November 1, 2023

Monthly Family Update – November 2023

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: 50th Wedding Anniversary Events More honors for my father and At First Light Last Month’s Blogs at DrWalt.com
October 30, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt 25 – The Impact of Spiritual Health on Mental Health

More and more studies are revealing a remarkable connection between a person’s spiritual health and their mental or emotional health. Today we’ll be talking to a […]
October 27, 2023

Apple a Day 009 – You are what you eat—sugar can increase dementia and Alzheimer’s risk

Hi, everyone. I’m family physician, Dr. Walt Larimore, with an Apple a Day. A study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference reported that, “Total sugar intake may […]
October 25, 2023

Two Events in Baton Rouge this week honoring my Dad and the book about him

Barb and I are flying to our hometown of Baton Rouge today for two events that will honor my father and his WWII heroics
October 23, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt 24 – Talking to Your Kids at Home about Sex

Researchers tell us that our children are being exposed to sexual content at younger ages that ever before. In fact, it’s almost impossible to protect them. […]
October 20, 2023

Apple a Day 008 – Lonely seniors at high-risk to use risky medications

Hi, everyone. I’m family physician, Dr. Walt Larimore, with an Apple a Day. The findings from multiple studies were made public at an Alzheimer’s Association International Conference […]
October 18, 2023

Dad’s WWII Exhibit is opening at the LSU Military Museum next week

Barb and I are headed to our hometown of Baton Rouge next week for the opening of an exhibit honoring my father and his heroics at […]
April 24, 2009

Amazing new study suggests breastfeeding may lower a mom’s risk for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease later in life

I’ve been an incredibly strong advocate of breast feeding since my earliest days as a family physician, writer, and medical journalist. But, my support and advocacy […]
April 27, 2009

7 Ways to Protect Yourself from the Flu (in general) or the Swine Flu (in particular)

Prevention of the flu, and protection from the virus, is really no different than any other cold or flu. Just remember “the simple things” are what […]
April 27, 2009

Swine Flu: What You Need to Know

As officials warn of the spread in swine flu cases across several countries around the globe, there are a number of steps you can take to […]
April 30, 2009

Swine Flu – Updated FAQ

Here’s an update on the rapidly evolving news about what is being called the Swine Flu. As more information comes available, I’ll post it here for […]
May 1, 2009

How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu (or Swine or H1N1 influenza)

If you’re sneezing, coughing and have a fever, do you know how to tell whether you’ve caught a cold or have the flu? At our clinic, […]