From time to time I step back and listen to myself talk to patients. Mostly I cringe, sometimes I’m proud, and at times I just laugh at what comes out of my mouth. What I am most aware of, not only from myself and from...
A person's fight with cancer can be long, grueling, and taxing – and can leave lasting physical challenges. While we might hear “cancer survivor” and think that the worst is behind, in fact it may take even more work to truly return to a sense...
When you think about all the joints in your body, from the very largest to the smallest, you've probably wondered what the most important joint is – luckily, we settled that in this article. The short answer is that the most important joint is whatever...
When coming off a holiday weekend filled with big family dinners and sugary treats, it's easy to let your weekend indulgence spill into your week. How do you balance out enjoying life with staying healthy? It isn't as easy or as complicated as it may...
April is also National Parkinson's Awareness month, and according to Parkinson's News Today, over 10 million people worldwide deal with this frustrating, sometimes-debilitating disorder. Although Parkinson's typically afflicts older adults, early-onset Parkinson's is also possible. Affecting a slightly higher rate of men to women, Parkinson's...
Did watching this year's Boston Marathon get you motivated? If so, you're not alone. For the 2019 Boston Marathon, there were almost 30,000 runners with 95% finishing all 26.2 miles. Unlike many other races, in order to actually run the Boston Marathon, you don't just...
If you're like many people, trying to stay active and healthy is one of many puzzle pieces that you fit into your calendar. When bad luck strikes and you end up with an injury, you may fall prey to the idea that your injury means...
Since April is Stress Awareness Month, we're looking at some easy ways to improve health and reduce stress. What if you could lower your stress by simply going outside? Recently, a study made news by coming to the conclusion that spending between 20-30 minutes outside...
Lots of people (and we mean lots) turn to the internet in search of a quick at-home fix for aches, pains, and run-of-the-mill body aggravations. From sore backs to aching knees, most people would rather search some online medical tips or try some stretches in...
In case you didn't know, April is National Stress Awareness Month – which is interesting since so many of us are usually a little aware that we're stressed out a lot of the time. Since research has established the link between stress and health, it's...
