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Month: December 2011
Grand Roundup: Top 10 posts for 2011
As the clock counts down to the New Year, we would like to recap the top ten posts on Scope in 2011. These are the …
Stanford Medicine magazine's big reads of 2011
Looking for more really good things to read? If you're interested in medical stories, I bet you'll find something in this list: The 10 most popular …
My top medical reads of 2011 (aside from those I edited)
My favorite medical story this year managed to make me laugh about aging — a topic I'm seriously obsessed about. Thanks for that. Looking back …
The science of willpower
Contrary to popular belief, willpower is not an innate trait that you're either born with or without. Stanford health psychologist Kelly McGonigal explains more in this piece.
Fitness research: A year in review
Much has been written, here and elsewhere, about the benefits of exercise. For those wanting a little review, Well has a nice round-up of what we've …
A conversation with Daniel Garza about football and concussions
The long-term consequences of football-related concussions have become a focus of national attention. Over the past decade there has been a steady drumbeat of research …
Better Know a Bioengineer: Drew Endy
Today we present the second installment of the "Better Know a Bioengineer" video series. In this video, Drew Endy, PhD, explains why biology is a …
Merry Christmas
All of us at Scope wish you a Merry Christmas! To get you into the holiday spirit, please enjoy the classic "Christmas in Hollis" by …
Stanford nutritionist offers tips for eating healthy during the holidays
'Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry. But for many of us, myself included, overindulging at seasonal celebrations often leads to our pants fitting …
Remedies for holiday heartburn
For some, just the thought of the holidays can produce heartburn. But if you're a serious sufferer of gastroesophageal reflux disease, you may be interested …
How to stay fit and active this holiday season
It’s that time of year again: Jack Frost is nipping at your nose, and you've got lots of holiday celebrating, cooking and shopping to do. …
Happy Hanukkah
Happy Hanukkah! To get you in the mood for the next eight nights of festivities, please enjoy this video, "Candlelight," by The Maccabeats. And, if …
What you can do in thirty minutes per day
This video has been making the rounds on the web over the past few weeks, but it's particularly timely as we all begin to contemplate …
VA patients show "overwhelming interest" in sharing electronic health records with others
If you could allow family members, caregivers and outside providers access to your electronic personal health records, including such information as lab results, prescriptions and …
Stanford Hospital & Clinics wishes you Happy Holidays and a healthy New Year
This holiday season, Stanford Hospital & Clinics wanted to capture the diverse group of people who make a difference in patients' lives every day. Enjoy the video …