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 […]
Part I 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 […]
It is no surprise that the most common New Year Resolution is to be healthier…eat less, exercise more, etc. However, health is multidimensional! To be truly healthy, one must have a healthy mind, body and spirit! It is well documented and established that exercise and diet contribute to your physical health, and mentally, the brain […]
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 […]
It will lead to a Healthy Mind, Body, Spirit! Happy Holidays! Despite political divisions and war in the Middle East and Ukraine, it is at this time of year that we celebrate life with great hope and faith. People of many faiths take time to reflect, respect, and resolve. Christians celebrate Christmas, the miraculous birth […]
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 […]
Pediatricians and the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommend Parents Use Good Judgment The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) cited studies suggesting that heavy use of electronic media may interfere with children’s speech and language development replace important playtime with parents and lead to obesity. Studies also have found that more than 90 percent of U.S. […]
More than 65 million people, almost 30% of the population in the United States, are actively involved in providing 20 or more hours of care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend each week. As our population continues to age, this number is expected to grow rapidly. The role of a […]
The “First Thanksgiving” was in 1621 between the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony and the Wampanoag tribe in present day Massachusetts to celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the previous year. In 1789, President George Washington, at the request of Congress, proclaimed Thursday, November 26, as a day of national thanksgiving. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln […]
