Guest Columnist: Anthony J. Yanni, MD, FACP, CPE Part 1 of 2 At this time every year, patients come to our office with questions and concerns about the flu shot. In an attempt to educate the public and dispel any fears or misconceptions, I have taken this issue directly to the experts… the people who […]
Labor Day Weekend is here! For many it means the end of summer and the beginning of the school year. Over the past month I have received several requests for a copy of my three part series of columns on health tips for college students. In view of this, I thought other parents preparing to […]
This is the third of three parts on managing cholesterol. Part I defined the problem and Part II defined the solution. Today’s column will discuss how stress can affect cholesterol and the importance of making a commitment to a healthy lifestyle that includes daily exercise.
This is the second of three parts on managing cholesterol. I am happy to say that my “research assistant” for this column was David FitzPatrick, MD, and we gathered our data at State Street Grill in Clarks Summit, PA while dining in good health...
February is American Heart Month! This month is dedicated to raising awareness of heart disease across the country. The purpose of the next three columns is to dispel the myths that surround the topic of cholesterol and heart disease and provide accurate information that may help you protect your heart.
February is National Dental Health Month and seems like an appropriate time to present information about a new technology available in dentistry which provides a minimally invasive, painless and more effective alternative to traditional dental surgery to the gums, Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure or LANAP.
The caregiver must remember that the individual with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is not being deliberately difficult. Imagine how they feel with such a limited ability to express themselves!
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. This column is dedicated to the more than 5 million Americans afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and the nearly 10 million dedicated, patient and loving family caregivers.
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. It is appropriate that it is also National Family Caregivers Month, considering the fact that many people afflicted with Alzheimer’s are physically fairly well and often rely on caregivers.
While medications are effective in maintaining blood sugar levels, for those who are borderline, there are effective ways to lower your blood sugar naturally. Your physician will determine which treatment is most appropriate for your problem.
