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Dr. X
So, What’s It Really Like?

So, What’s It Really Like?

July 09, 2013 | The common perception is that Dr X and the nurses sit around and relax most of the time. So what’s it like? I’ve heard many a time. I mean on the boat. Do you just sit in the Medical Center and relax? Flirt with the nurses?

Dr. X
The Intruders

The Intruders

June 10, 2013 | It's not uncommon for Dr X to come across refugees in boats trying to escape political oppression and lack of opportunity. Few things are as poignant as watching their tiny, rickety boats being tossed about the ocean

Celebrity Health
Angelina Jolie - Beauty Redefined

Angelina Jolie - Beauty Redefined

June 04, 2013 | The whole world is once again talking about Angelina Jolie and not because she's adopted another baby, donated money to another charity, built another school, or has finally married her partner, Brad Pitt. No, it's because...

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Prostate Cancer - Now What?

Prostate Cancer - Now What?

May 28, 2013 | I tried to assess my options. I asked myself how much time is enough time. Would sticking around another ten, fifteen, maybe twenty years really make that much difference to me or the rest of the world? As with most choices, there was a down-side to dying

Dr. X
Dr. X meets the Baron

Dr. X meets the Baron

April 29, 2013 | You never know who you are going to meet on a cruise. There are sick people and then there are the Barons who are driven to mime disease and trick doctors. Have you ever met one? Dr X has. Then again, you probably have one in your family

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Can You Survive Without Starbucks and Netflix?

Can You Survive Without Starbucks and Netflix?

April 08, 2013 | You're a true cruiser like Dr X if you don't get seasick, don't fall overboard or get lost and can live without the essential necessities of modern life for up to two weeks, Netflix and Starbucks

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Little Moving Islands of People

Little Moving Islands of People

February 26, 2013 | Welcome to my world, the world of the cruise ship physician. If you’re sure you want to join Dr X, we’re embarking now......I feel we are all islands - in a common sea - Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Celebrity Health
Thyroid Cancer and Dancing with the Stars

Thyroid Cancer and Dancing with the Stars

January 20, 2013 | Why the hell didn’t I check this eight months ago when my doctor told me to? Too busy, I guess. This feels like an irresponsible, stupid and lame excuse - Brooke Burke-Charvet

Celebrity Health
How To Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays, Really!

How To Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays, Really!

December 19, 2012 | The question is…how do you avoid packing on the pounds while still eating, drinking, and being all kinds of merry? There has to be a way, right? There is, and certain very fit celebrities are sharing their secrets with us

Celebrity Health
Michelle Obama's Weighty Issues with Childhood Obesity

Michelle Obama's Weighty Issues with Childhood Obesity

November 03, 2012 | Let's Move is about putting children on the path to a healthy future. The campaign's goal is to motivate children to become more active and eat healthier so that they reach adulthood at a healthy weight