Education, Medication, Diet, and Exercise The list of diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke that can be managed, cured or prevented is endless. Certainly, cholesterol and heart disease are at the top of the list. Studies clearly demonstrate that managing cholesterol through education, medication, diet and exercise can significantly reduce the risk […]
Not a "Fad," but an Actual Medical Specialty! Gretchen graduated from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, The University of Scranton, and received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Temple University. Gretchen has been teaching for over 25 years at Rutgers University, Keystone College, Lackawanna College, The University of Scranton, and Marywood University. She […]
A health column about sugar for Easter??? Well, maybe this information will be more appropriate next week! For those trying to lose weight or “get in shape” for the “bathing suit season,” a better understanding of the role sugar plays in your diet and overall health may be valuable. You have probably noticed a lot […]
It’s that time of year…after a long winter of nights that come early and last too long there is LIGHT at the end of the tunnel! In the fall and winter, especially this far north, many people start to feel the gloom of their surroundings creep into their psyche and spring cannot arrive too soon...Is […]
Guest Columnist: Paul Mackarey, Jr. DPT According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the 2025/26 flu season has been exceptional. Normally, elderly adults have the largest number of flu related hospitalizations while young children are second. This year, however, baby boomers between 50 and 64 years of age are the second most […]
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: GET A “RUNNER’S HIGH” ON LIFE! The number one New Year’s Resolution in the United States is to lose weight. A close second is to gain control over one’s life. One of the best ways to lose weight is thought diet and exercise. It can also be a very effective method to […]
Happy Holidays Seniors! My gift to readers this holiday season is to offer some health tips for seniors. However, before I get accused of being a “Scrooge” about enjoying the food and drink associated with the season, please know that I was raised in an Italian kitchen. As such, it is fair to say that […]
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. It is appropriate that it is also National Family Caregivers Month, since many people afflicted with Alzheimer’s are physically well and often rely on caregivers. It would be very unusual to find a person whose life has not been affected by someone with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). AD is […]
Here are 10 most common exercise myths! EVERY MONDAY – Read Dr. Paul J. Mackarey “Health & Exercise Forum!” via Blog EVERY SUNDAY in "The Sunday Times" - Read Dr. Paul J. Mackarey “Health & Exercise Forum!” in hard copy This article is not intended as a substitute for medical treatment. If you have questions […]
While I fully expect to be at the “butt end” of many comments for this column, I feel compelled to address this topic at the request of several patients. It seems that many geriatric physical therapists commonly encounter patients that suffer from constipation which limits their participation in rehabilitation. Ironically, research demonstrates that exercise and […]
