A few weeks ago, while sitting on an exercise ball, attempting to strengthen his core, I asked “Rabbi Joe” Mendelsohn, of Temple Israel in Scranton, if would like to participate in this column by sharing some reflections for the New Year.
A few weeks ago, while sitting on an exercise ball, attempting to strengthen his core, I asked “Rabbi Joe” Mendelsohn, of Temple Israel in Scranton, if would like to participate in this column by sharing some reflections for the New Year.
According to American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), seniors are considered those 50 years old and older. I will never forget how humbled I felt when I received my application to join AARP two years ago. With this in mind, this year I offer healthy holiday resolution for seniors.
The most common injury of the upper extremity that skiers experience is known as ‘Skier’s Thumb’. This condition refers to an injury to a ligament (the Ulnar Collateral Ligament or UCL) that connects two bones of your thumb together.
How many of you have remained true to your New Year’s resolutions? How many of you resolved to lose weight? I am sure that if you watched television since New Year’s Day, you were barraged with advertisements and infomercials for weight loss solutions! These products and programs can be very expensive but “the perfect body” is priceless! However, what plan do you have to maintain your weight loss once you have completed the “program” or finished the last of your “product”?
Physical activity is one of the most important factors in improving a lifestyle in a positive way. A minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity, 5 days per week can greatly contribute to longevity. Make 2010 your year to adopt a healthy lifestyle!
This year, I have the pleasure of sharing the expertise of Y. Barry Kurtzer, MD with you. Dr. Kurtzer is undoubtedly an expert on the healthy mind, body and spirit as he has the distinction of being both a Rabbi and Medical Doctor. He was kind enough to share his thoughts on this topic for our enlightenment:
Make your Holidays more enjoyable by following these simple guidelines, which will assist in preventing or diminishing pain that originates from your spine.
This column is dedicated to all the people who will spend countless hours preparing for the holiday season, whether it is Christmas or Hanukah. I offer suggestions for prevention and treatment of neck and back pain associated with these tasks.
Holiday shopping is stressful to your body as well as your wallet. Read on to learn how you can avoid pain and injury this season while on the road, in the mall, and at home.
The single best way to protect against influenza is to get a flu vaccination each year.
