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 […]
This Summer Make Your Pool a Health Spa! Have Fun and Get in Shape! Enjoy the recent Memorial Day Weekend heat wave by getting in the pool! Each summer in Northeastern Pennsylvania people open their pools for fun in the sun. However, this summer I urge you to look at your pleasure puddle in different […]
PART 2 of 2: SAVE YOUR JOINTS! Exercises You Should Avoid if You’re Over 50! Why Change is Necessary with Age For many years, I have repeatedly preached about the value of engaging in an active lifestyle throughout life. It is especially important to be active as one gets older in order to maintain mobility […]
Part 1 of 2: SAVE YOUR JOINTS! Exercises You Should Avoid if You’re Over 50! Why Change is Necessary with Age… For many years, I have repeatedly preached about the value of engaging in an active lifestyle throughout life. It is especially important to be active as one gets older in order to maintain mobility […]
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH! Exercise and Be Happy! TCMC Medical Contributor: Steven Kafrissen, MD, is a psychiatrist at Community Counseling Services and an associate professor of clinical medicine at The Commonwealth Medical College. This column is a special feature the third Monday of every month of Health & Exercise Forum in cooperation with The […]
Preventive Medicine -Create “Blue Zones” in NEPA Guest CoAuthor: William F. Iobst, M.D., FACP is vice president for academic and clinical affairs and vice dean at The Commonwealth Medical College. He is a national leader in competency-based medical education and assessment of trainee performance. Prior to joining TCMC, Dr. Iobst served as vice president for […]
It happens every spring. A young pitching ace that started strong is now beginning to lose some speed on his fast ball. A third baseman that had no problems last week can’t throw to first base without pain. Shoulder pain in young baseball players occurs every spring just as the first robin, warmer temperatures, and […]
Guest Columnist: Stephanie Veit. Stephanie is from Chesterfield, Missouri and will graduate with her MD degree from The Commonwealth Medical College in May 2016. She will begin her OB/GYN residency in July at Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee. Stephanie is dedicated to promoting women’s health and awareness. Cervical cancer was once one of the leading […]
Guest Columnist: Dr. Daniel Shust, 2015 Doctor of Medicine Graduate from The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) Daniel Shust, MD., is originally from Greenfield Township. He received his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biopsychology from Penn State in 2005, a Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) from The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) in 2010 and a Doctor of […]
Guest columnist: Sarah Singer, BFA, PTA Spring has sprung and so too has Tour de Scranton, considered the “kick off” to biking season in NEPA. So, dust off your bikes and warm up for the event by riding the many beautiful and well-maintained trails are available at the Countryside Conservancy at Lackawanna State Park, other […]
