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Feeling exhausted is normal under some circumstances, but it may also signal a treatable medical problem. Lamm and Couzens describe how to discern whether fatigue is caused by sleep problems, depression, or heart disease

Lamm discusses the fact that many seemingly-obvious medical diagnoses may turn out to be something quite different. He shares various stories from his experiences as a physician and urges other physicians to fully examine all diagnostic avenues

Skin provides clues about what is going on inside one's body. Skin is the body's largest organ, and a quick glance by a doctor tells a lot about a person before he or she has a chance to explain the reason for the office visit

Many of the most common foot problems develop from ill-fitting or poorly designed shoes, inappropriate exercise, carrying around too much weight, and poor circulation. Lamms and Couzens describe two of the most common foot afflictions, along with recommendations to remedy them

Lamm and Couzens offer suggestions for staying healthy while traveling. People planning a vacation should let their doctor know of the plans six weeks in advance so that shots can be brought up to date

Lamm and Couzens discuss what stomach discomfort means and whether a visit to a doctor is necessary. People suffering from consistent stomach discomfort should make it a point to provide the precise location and duration of the problem, its relationship to the time they eat, whether the discomfort occurs only at night, or if they experience a loss of appetite

In the case of an emergency, having important medical information readily available and easily accessible to emergency medical personnel helps save lives. Dr. Lamm discusses medical identification jewelry and the importance of wearing it, especially for people with serious medical conditions such as diabetes

While most people understand the benefits of regular exercise, turning this notion into a daily habit can be another matter. Lamm and Couzens recommend picking an activity that one enjoys and scheduling time for it every day

Finding the exact cause of dizziness may take some time and can often be as disorienting to the doctor as to the patient. Lamm discusses several common causes of dizziness, including motion sickness, lightheadedness, and benign vertigo

Primary headaches include tension-type, rebound, cluster, migraine, and the "ice cream" headache that occurs while eating something very cold. Lamm offers information on the causes and cures of primary headaches