“The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” Robert Frost On March 30, 2026, NEPA lost one of its most dedicated conservationists, Dorrance Reynolds Belin…our version of John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and Rachel Carson. While Dorrance […]
New study recommends a 15 minute walk after a meal reduces blood sugar! Spring has sprung in NEPA and summer is just around the corner... great news for outdoor enthusiasts! It is also good news for those who need walk for health reasons. However, for many who have not maintained an active lifestyle or have […]
Spring sports and outdoor activities are here…tennis, pickleball, baseball, soccer, running, walking, hiking, golfing, etc. One of the most common injuries associated with physical activity, especially after a sedentary winter or change in temperature is a “pulled hamstring.” This painful injury is not only for the weekend warrior. Well-trained, healthy and fit professional athletes often […]
Part II of II Patients often tell me that they would like to exercise but hesitate due to their knee or hip pain. They want to know what they should avoid, how to prevent and what is recommended to prevent or limit the progression of arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is also known as degenerative arthritis. It […]
Every December, as we finish the last of the leftover turkey, patients begin to talk about the holiday season and gift shopping. This conversation invariably leads to suggestions for gift ideas related to health, exercise and fitness. The suggestions below offer a wide variety of fitness-related gifts, some expensive and frivolous and others reasonably priced […]
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there is good news to report! A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association from Harvard has found that regular exercise can improve the survival of patients with breast cancer. I have discussed these findings with local physician, Dr. Christopher Peters of Northeast Radiation […]
Provisional Bag/First Aide Kit It is one week away from the 28th Steamtown Marathon. This column is dedicated to all the runners preparing for the big day. One small piece of advice; start slowly, avoid the first mile adrenaline sprint downhill, and enjoy the journey! Remember, only one Olympic marathon winner (Juan Zabala, Argentina, 1932) […]
PREVENT STRESS FRACTURES It is two weeks away from the 28th Steamtown Marathon. After training all spring and summer for the first seven Steamtown Marathons, not a Columbus Day Weekend goes by without my thoughts of this great event. I would like to introduce this topic with some marathon history. In 490 B.C. Athens was […]
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 […]
Happy Labor Day! There is little doubt that the workplace has been redefined since the pandemic as many employees continue to work from home. Sitting for many hours at a workstation that may not be optimal has also changed the way we define workplace health and safety. It may be more important than ever to […]
