Guest Columnist: Anthony J. Yanni, MD, FACP, CPE 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 manufacture the vaccine at […]
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 […]
Part 3 of 3 This is the third of three columns dedicated to healthcare for college students Please find the “10 Tips to Keep Yourself Healthy in College” helpful. However, no discussion regarding the health and wellness of college students would be complete and thorough without addressing what health care and university experts consider the […]
This is the second of three columns dedicated to healthcare for college students. As part of the preparation, think about a first aid kit, health care history, and insurance file. Once you finish with these preparations, plan to take dance, art history and conversational Italian classes to occupy your time without children, especially for those […]
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 upcoming weekend I encourage you to put your sneakers on and “Race for the Cure!” In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Susan B. Komen “Race for the Cure,” I would like to share some very encouraging current research regarding improve breast cancer survival with exercise. I have discussed this research with […]
Part 2 of 2 on prevention of football injuries. “Prevention of football injuries” is the second of two columns intended raise the level of consciousness and to educate coaches, players and parents about the importance of injury prevention. While most high school programs have certified athletic trainers on staff, local pediatricians, Dr. Anders Nelson and Dr. […]
Part 1 of 2 on prevention of football injuries. Soon summer football training camps and practice sessions will be in full swing in Northeastern Pennsylvania. At this time each year, I receive several emails from concerned parents regarding heatstroke in football players. For the next two weeks, this column will focus on “Prevention of Football […]
Guest Contributor: Erin Kane Horseback riders should treat their bodies like athletes do. They should perform warm-up exercises, use heat, and stretch before activity. And in the off-season or on non-riding days, they should perform a strengthening and conditioning program. Riders must use good judgment and be safe. Helmets are a must! Keep yourself, your […]
Guest Contributor: Erin Kane Last Saturday May 7th was Kentucky Derby Day! This legendary event is followed by the Preakness Stakes on May 21 and the Belmont Stakes on June 11th to complete the famous U. S. Triple Crown of horseracing. No horse has won the crown since Affirmed in 1978. Horseback riding is an […]
