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Aug 15, 2016

Breastfeeding Benefits both Mom and Baby

TCMC Guest Author: Kathryn N Swatkowski, CNM TCMC Medical Guest Author: Kathryn N. Swatkowski, CNM has been a Certified Nurse Midwife for 20 years, taking care of women throughout their life-span from adolescence through menopause. She is a clinical instructor of obstetrics and gynecology at The Commonwealth Medical College. This column is a special feature […]

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Aug 8, 2016

Managing Shoulder Pain - Part 3 of 3

Part 3 of 3 When the shoulder is compromised by loss of motion or strength, so too is the function of the arm and hand. It becomes difficult to dress, groom, work, play sports, etc. Therefore, it is imperative that we maintain shoulder health through range of motion and strength exercises. However, it is equally […]

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Aug 1, 2016

Stretch your shoulder muscles -- Part 2 of 3

Part 2 of 3 The shoulder, working as a ball and socket, is most flexible joint in the human body. It is comprised of two separate joints, the union between the glenoid fossa, (the socket at the end of the scapula or shoulder blade, and the ball at the end top of the humerus, or […]

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Jul 25, 2016

Management of Shoulder Pain - Part 1 of 3

Part 1 OF 3 The shoulder, working as a ball and socket, is most flexible joint in the human body. It is comprised of two separate joints, the union between the glenoid fossa, (the socket at the end of the scapula or shoulder blade, and the ball at the end top of the humerus, or […]

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Jul 18, 2016

Dehydration and Special Considerations for the Elderly

Guest Author: Peter Cognetti, MD, practices family medicine in Scranton and is regional education coordinator, family medicine for The Commonwealth Medical College’s North Campus in Scranton.   This column is a special feature the third Monday of every month of Health & Exercise Forum in cooperation with The Commonwealth Medical College.     DEHYDRATION: SPECIAL […]

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Jul 11, 2016

Long Distance Running May Not Accelerate Knee Joint Arthritis

It is the time of year when many runners will ramp up their training for the Steamtown Marathon to be held in October. As you increase your mileage in preparation for the marathon you probably have noticed some difficulty walking down the steps for your morning coffee the next morning. The stiffness in your joints, […]

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Jul 4, 2016

Rediscover Your Inner Child: Hit The Trails

  “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 The purpose of this column is to present an alternative to traditional running that will allow training on more interesting and less stressful surfaces such […]

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Jun 27, 2016

Hypertension pervasive but manageable

According to the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), Hypertension (HTN), also known as high blood pressure (HBP), affects one in three adults (67 million people) in the USA. Unfortunately, only one-half of those with high blood pressure control the problem and, as a result, are at great risk for heart disease and stroke. Emergency rooms […]

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Jun 20, 2016

Allergy Season is in Full Bloom

Allergy Season is in Full Bloom! Guest Author: Joel Laury, MD, is a assistant professor of medicine at The Commonwealth Medical College. Dr. Laury is board certified in allergy and immunology. He graduated from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in New York City and did his internship and residency in internal medicine at the […]

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Jun 13, 2016

Enjoy Outdoor Activities this Summer: Walk, Run, Bike Safely

Like many of you, I have always enjoyed the outdoors...walking, running, biking, hiking etc. However, recently, I have been more concerned about my safety, (getting older and more cautious) when doing these activities on the side of the road. Over the years, I have encountered several close calls while walking, running or biking on the […]

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