Health Archives | David D. Tran, M.D.

Harmful effects of Cannabis use

Monday, 04 November 2019 by David D. Tran, M.D.

CANNABIS [MARIJUANA) is the most commonly used illegal substance worldwide. About four percent of the world’s population between the ages of 15-64 years is estimated to have used cannabis at least once a year. The predictors of continued cannabis use include early onset and frequent use, male sex, using other illegal substances, and using to

Published in Health

Men’s health

Monday, 07 October 2019 by David D. Tran, M.D.

One of our main goals in life is to stay healthy physically and mentally, be productive to our family and society, and live as long as our genetic makeup and environment dictate. In order to achieve this goal, there are a number of things we should do, more or less, depending on our situations. First

Published in Exercise, Health

Weight Management – Practical Measures

Friday, 21 June 2019 by David D. Tran, M.D.

The name of the game is calories, which correlate with direction of your weight, i.e. net positive intake of calories will lead to weight gain, whereas net calories expenditure will lead to weight loss. DIET (Calorie intake) -Most of people do not adhere to their diet plans that are in existence today and in the past just because they were too strict on

Published in Exercise, Health

Are you healthy and fit?

Monday, 03 June 2019 by David D. Tran, M.D.

To be in good health and be in shape, one needs to stay active physically and mentally in addition to daily, proper nutritional intakes. Depending on your age bracket, it is good to know the following: your cholesterol and blood sugar levels, blood pressure readings and weight, immunization status, and family history of illnesses or