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Jan 25, 2016

Top 10 Apps Recommended by Physicians

When computer technology was first applied to medicine, many were concerned that it would negatively impact the quality of patient-physician communication. While some may feel that technology has led to more distant interaction, others feel that it has contributed to more informed, involved and empowered patients. In a recent report released by the Joint Commission, […]

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Jan 18, 2016

Prepare For your Physician's Visit!

            Research shows, those who prepare in advance for their physician visits, have more satisfaction than those who just show up for their appointment. Moreover, for patients seeing multiple physicians, such as specialists, communication can be poor and your participation in the process can be invaluable.     Make a […]

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Jan 4, 2016

Stick with Your Exercise Program in 2016

At the risk of sounding trite, I truly believe that each year, month, week, day, and minute is a gift, not to be taken for granted. And that is why we resolve at this time each year to make a concerted effort to improve ourselves; mentally, physically and spiritually, so that we may live a […]

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Jan 2, 2016

Start 2017 with a "runner's high" on life!

HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR 2017! 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 […]

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Dec 28, 2015

Healthy Holiday Resolutions for Seniors

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. Overindulgence during the holidays causes many […]

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Dec 21, 2015

Be Religious and Spiritual … It’s Good for Your Health!

It is at this time of year that we celebrate life with a great sense of hope and faith. Christians celebrate Christmas, the miraculous birth of Christ and Jews celebrate Chanukah, the miraculous festival of lights. But this year, only a few short months since the visit of Pope Francis, a breath of fresh air […]

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Dec 14, 2015

Finding The Best Exercise Gifts For Christmas: Cardio Equipment

Last week, “Health & Exercise Forum” presented “The Top Ten Fitness Gifts for Christmas.” This week, I will offer more detail on the three most popular, but expensive, pieces of aerobic (cardio) exercise equipment; treadmills, bikes and elliptical. Every year, well intended family members purchase expensive exercise equipment as Christmas gifts for loved ones with […]

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Dec 7, 2015

Merry Fitness! Top Ten Fitness Gifts for Christmas

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 […]

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Nov 30, 2015

Diabetes Part 2: Lower Your Blood Sugar Naturally

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH Part 2 of 2 10 Tips to Lower Your Blood Sugar Naturally November is National Diabetes Month. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), 23.6 million adults and children, 7.8% of the population in the United States, have diabetes. Unfortunately, one-third of these people are not aware that they have […]

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Nov 23, 2015

Diabetes : Part 1 of 2

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH  Part I of II November is National Diabetes Month. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), 23.6 million adults and children, 7.8% of the population in the United States, have diabetes. Unfortunately, one-third of these people are not aware that they have the disease. Moreover, the Center for Disease Control […]

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