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Apr 4, 2016

Preventing Hip Fractures

HIP FRACTURE PREVENTION – PART 2 of 2 Injuries due to falling are a very common problem in the elderly. Hip fractures are the most common injury due to falling in the seniors. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, each year more than 300,000 people are hospitalized for hip fractures in the United […]

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Mar 28, 2016

Hip Fracture Prevention -- More than an Orthopedic Problem!

Part 1 of 2 My father celebrated his 91st birthday this January in a hospital bed due to a recent fall. While, it didn’t stop us from enjoying cake and ice cream, it did limit his mobility. He enjoyed 90 wonderfully active years; however, his independence was lost the same way more than one-third of […]

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Mar 21, 2016

Prevent Colon Cancer

MARCH IS COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH! TCMC “Wisdom of Well-being” Guest Author: Christopher A. Peters, M.D, NROC/TCMC/NRCI Dr. Christopher Peters is a partner of Radiation Medicine Associates of Scranton (RAMAS) and serves as medical director of Northeast Radiation Oncology Centers (NROC). He is the director of clinical research at NROC, and serves as the Principal […]

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Mar 14, 2016

Exercise to Improve Brain Health

New Research It is a well established fact in the medical literature that the benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are numerous, from reducing blood pressure to lowering the risk of falls. (SEE "LIST A" BELOW) However, a study recently published in the Journal of Physiology reports that aerobic exercise may improve brain health and […]

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Mar 7, 2016

Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy

MARCH IS NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH! Guest Author: Steven J. Scheinman, M.D., President and Dean of The Commonwealth Medical College Your heart counts on normal levels of potassium to maintain normal rhythm. Your muscles produce chemical waste as they work. Sodium influences blood pressure. Excretion of water and salts needs to match intake.  Scores of delicately […]

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Feb 29, 2016

Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Joints This Winter!

Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, is often considered to be a normal part of aging. Usually by the age of forty our joints, especially those which are weight bearing (lower spine, hips, knees, ankles, feet) begin to show signs of wear and tear. The cartilage begins to thin, joint surfaces are not as […]

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Feb 22, 2016

Protect Your Skin this Winter

In Northeastern Pennsylvania, winter is a fun-filled time for outdoor activities. Many people will be enjoying the outdoors hiking, snow shoe hiking, sledding, down-hill and cross-country skiing, snow-boarding, ice-skating and ice fishing. However, frigid, wind, snow, and sleet can play havoc on your skin. It is critical to be keenly aware of the time spent […]

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Feb 15, 2016

February is National Cancer Prevention Month

Guest Columnist: Meghan Haggerty, MD   Dr. Haggerty is a native of NEPA (Scott Township) and received her BS from The University of Scranton and her MD from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Radiation Oncology at Syracuse University New York (SUNY) Upstate. Currently, she practices at Northeast Radiation Oncology Center […]

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Feb 8, 2016

Relax & Sleep Well: Part 2 of 2

Part 2 of 2 Last week this column discussed “The Top Ten Tips for Better Sleep.” One tip, relaxation, visualization and breathing techniques has great value as a natural sleep aid and warrants further discussion. Dozens of scientific studies have proven that relaxation is an effective treatment for insomnia. Relaxation techniques practiced during the day […]

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Feb 1, 2016

Sleep Well to Improve Your Memory: Part 1 of 2

PART I OF II It has been long known that sleep has a significant impact on health. In fact, sleep is third only to diet and exercise when it comes to health and wellness. Recent studies funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) have found important information on sleep that may lead to new […]

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