by Dr. Michael Garin | Apr 5, 2021 | Eye Conditions, General Health
Dyslexia is a complex condition that affects the way the brain processes and interprets information. Dyslexia can impact reading, writing, and spelling skills. Dyslexia can also cause difficulty with organizational skills, concentration in noisy environments,...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Mar 24, 2021 | General Health
Many of us feel motivated to make healthy lifestyle changes, whether it be to exercise more, eat better, or sleep more. More often than not, these efforts to change fall short because changes in life are difficult. This challenge is made worse when we try to do many...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 21, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health
Uhthoff’s phenomenon (also known as Uhthoff’s syndrome, Uhthoff’s sign, and Uhthoff’s symptom) is the worsening of neurologic symptoms in multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological, demyelinating conditions when the body gets overheated...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 17, 2020 | COVID, General Health
With the Food and Drug Administration issuing emergency use authorization for a vaccine to limit the spread of corona-virus, you might have questions about what this means for you. I hear that I might still have to wear a mask even after I get vaccinated. Why? It will...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Dec 4, 2020 | COVID, General Health
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania and the biotech firm Regeneron are investigating whether technology developed for gene therapy can be used to make a nasal spray that will prevent infection with the new corona-virus. The idea is to use a weakened virus as...
by Dr. Michael Garin | Nov 20, 2020 | COVID, General Health
Holidays and stress are as inseparable as Christmas tree pine needles ground into carpet. This year, COVID-19 is an anxiety amplifier. Many will forgo traditional holiday gatherings, or proceed knowing that a family get together could turn into a super-spreader. The...
