The Doctors: Is Stroller Jogging Safe & Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

The Doctors: Exercising With Asthma

The Doctors answered more viewer questions on a wide variety of health topics. Zenna, 20, suffers from asthma, and asked what she can do to make exercising easier.

“Control your asthma, don’t let it control you,” Dr. Travis Stork said.

With proper treatment, people like Zenna should be able to do pretty much anything. However, exercising can make breathing difficult for asthma sufferers. Therefore, if it’s a persisting issue, Dr. Travis suggested limiting exercise to short, intermittent periods of exertion.

The Drs: Fibroadenoma In Breasts

Debra, 43, wanted to know what causes breast fibroids, and also how she can avoid them in the future. Dr. Lisa Masterson said that fibroids are benign tumors in the uterus; what Debra was actually referring to is known as fibroadenoma. These are rubbery, round masses in the breast, and are usually benign. However, it’s important to perform breast self-exams and report any lump to your doctor.

The Doctors: Normal vs. Abnormal Hair Loss

Lisa, 44, finds that she sheds her hair everywhere. However, The Doctors assured her that it’s absolutely normal to lose about 50-100 strands of hair per day. Thinning hair or bald spots are abnormal, so those are things to look out for.

The Drs: Itchy Legs After Shaving

Nancy, 33, complained that her legs always itch a few hours after shaving. If you have a similar problem, Dr. Andrew Ordon emphasized the importance of using a fresh razor, a moisturizing shave gel and lotion afterwards.

The Doctors: Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Fruit is very good for you, but can you eat too much fruit? The answer is yes, because it’s possible to eat too much of anything. No matter what the food may be, moderation is always key.

The Drs: Is Jogging With a Baby Safe?

Heather, 34, wanted to know if jogging with a baby is safe. Plus, do you need to buy an expensive jogging stroller? Dr. Jim Sears believes that jogging with a baby is a great form of exercise, and yes, it’s perfectly safe. Just be sure that you’re using safety precautions, like the stroller wrist strap.

The Doctors: Can Staring At a Computer Ruin Eyesight?

Like many people, Josh, 38, sits behind a computer all day at work. At the end of the day, his eyes bother him, so he wondered if staring at a computer can ruin eyesight. Dr. Travis Stork said that it can’t necessarily “ruin” eyesight, but you should take breaks to avoid strain. If you get up and take a quick walk every 20 minutes or so, your eyes will feel much better.