Alexis Hugelmeyer
Dr. Mom
For the graduates
I have counseled many students in my young career - from elementary school kids who want to be a doctor when they grow up...
Dr. Mom
The 100 deadly days of summer
The month of June reminds me of death - the late sunsets, warm humidity, cars decorated with school colors indicating that the passengers had...
Dr. Mom
The resilience gene
Some people are like those blow-up punching-bag clowns filled with sand. They can be knocked over again and again and again and yet they...
Dr. Mom
Seeking good health? There’s an app for that
About four months ago, my very active six year old asked me if I thought I should be exercising a little bit more. "Daddy...
Dr. Mom
It’s our debt and our duty
The traumas of war do not end when combat veterans step off the plane onto American soil. Sometimes, that's when they begin. It's...
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It’s our debt and our duty
The traumas of war do not end when combat veterans step off the plane onto American soil. Sometimes, that's when they begin. It's...
Dr. Mom
Healing the invisible wounds of war
The traumas of war do not end when combat veterans step off the plane onto American soil. Sometimes, that's when they begin. It's our duty to provide the help they need to re-enter civilian life.
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Healing the invisible wounds of war
The traumas of war do not end when combat veterans step off the plane onto American soil. Sometimes, that's when they begin. It's our duty to provide the help they need to re-enter civilian life.
Dr. Mom
When patients just won’t listen
A doctor's most difficult dilemma: When a patient refuses to accept medical advice, respecting his autonomy — even when the result may be fatal.
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There’s no substitute for a good night’s sleep
Dr. Mom discusses the symptoms of sleep apnea, a condition that can cause serious health issues — even death — and what you should do if you suspect you suffer from this sleep disorder.
