What prompted the discontinuation of fen-phen?

#MiddleburyCT #FenPhen #WeightLoss DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 71-year-old healthy female who has struggled with my weight all my life. In the ’90s, I thought I had finally found ... Continue Reading →

Excess connective tissue leads to outward skin condition

#MiddleburyCT #LiverCancer #ConnectiveTissue DEAR DR. ROACH: In my 40s, I developed lumps in the palm of my hands. I was diagnosed with Dupuytren’s contracture and underwent hand ... Continue Reading →

Weight loss battle continues

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am looking for advice on diet pills. I have tried everything. I eat well, go to the gym and walk, but my meniscus problem limits my walking speed. ... Continue Reading →

Use keto diet only in short term

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: What is your opinion of the keto diet? I have been doing it for a few weeks now and lost a few pounds, but it goes against everything I usually eat ... Continue Reading →

Monitor your cat’s weight loss

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your column about the man who needed to put his severely overweight cat on a diet. While you wrote that it’s important to feed ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Aug. 7, 2018

#Middlebury “Want to make sure that your kids stay on schedule and get the right amount of sleep? Keep the TV off in the morning. Limit TV (and computer/game) time in the hour before ... Continue Reading →

Vegan does not need fish to be healthy

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been vegan for 15 years. I avoid sugar, limit salt and have no caffeine. Recently, a pharmacist told me that I will not get proper ... Continue Reading →

Will supplements help your workout or diet routine?

#Middlebury #DietarySupplements #WeightLoss #AthleticPerformance #Exercise New resources from the NIH cut the confusion on dietary supplements The new year is a time to set new goals, ... Continue Reading →

Now here’s a tip – Oct. 9, 2017

#Middlebury #NowHeresaTip By JoAnn Derson If you haven’t already, plant your spring flowering bulbs now before the first frosts! “I replaced my beat-up tension rod in the bath, ... Continue Reading →

To Your Good Health – Taking the next step in weight-loss journey

#MIDDLEBURY By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been trying to lose weight with no results. I have cut back on carbs and sugar. In general, I watch what I eat. I also go to ... Continue Reading →