Tag Archive: Dr Muiris Houston

Is happiness contagious?

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I was reading some research last week which suggests that emotional states can be transferred directly from one individual to another by “emotional contagion”. People can “catch” emotional states they observe in others. This… Continue reading

Put down the stethoscope; listen to your patient

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Yesterday, I posted on Dr Laura Esserman  the breast cancer researcher and surgeon who is committed to equalizing the doctor-patient relationship.  My hope is that, like Dr Esserman, our doctors are moving away from the old… Continue reading

Herbal remedies

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I have written before that I believe that herbal remedies may have a role to play in maintaining health after cancer treatment. I have found it very effective in treating certain medical conditions I… Continue reading