Tag: Teresa Liccardi
A Deep Breath . . . Exercise for our Brains
By Teresa Liccardi, M.D.
Here we are again at the beginning of another New Year. Once again I have set new goals for myself; simple...
Narrative Medicine
By Teresa Liccardi, M.D.
I had cared for Mr. Elder (a factitious name) for more than three years. During that time he had suffered worsening...
Smiles for Kids
By Teresa Liccardi, M.D.
It was Oct. 31, 1973 and at 13 years old all I wanted to do was get back home to trick...
A Precious Gift
By Teresa Liccardi, M.D.
Understanding palliative care, hospice and advance directives
Every brand new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift.
Harry Harrison, radio personality
In the...
Save a Life: Prevent a Stroke – Act F.A.S.T.
By Teresa Liccardi, M.D.
Recently a patient called our clinic saying he awoke not feeling well and asked if he could come in for a...
Alla Salute: A Look At The Mediterranean Diet
By Teresa Liccardi, M.D.
As summer approaches the warm nights bring to my mind memories of my Neapolitan immigrant grandmother who passed many years ago...
Mindfulness and Child Rearing
By Teresa Liccardi, M.D.
Parenting is not an easy task.
“Disciplining” children when they are behaving poorly leads to conflict and emotional distress for parents and...
The 3 A’s: April, Alcohol, Awareness
By Teresa Liccardi, M.D.
April has been designated as national alcohol awareness month. This month has been chosen because of a very troubling fact. According...
