PREVENTION OF SKI INJURIES! Thanksgiving Snowfall Gets Skiers Pumped up!!! Like many in NEPA, I love winter in great part due to my love for downhill and cross-country skiing. However, with age and wisdom, I have become much more aware of the need for safety through the use of proper equipment, good technique and preseason […]
November is National Family Caregivers Month 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 […]
Need Another Reason to Quit Smoking? Studies Show That Smokers Are More Likely to Suffer From Lower Back Pain and Failed Back Surgery! Part 2 of 2 The American Cancer Society marks the third Thursday of November each year as The Great American Smokeout! The Smokeout, in combination with many other campaigns to raise the […]
Need Another Reason to Quit Smoking? Studies Show That Smokers Are More Likely to Suffer From Lower Back Pain and Failed Back Surgery! Part I of II The American Cancer Society marks the third Thursday of November each year as The Great American Smokeout! The Smokeout, in combination with many other campaigns to […]
The Commonwealth Medical College presents: Keystone Symposium 2014 “Hypertension: Guide to the Guidelines” In an effort to address the nation’s growing problem with hypertension, The Commonwealth Medical College with host “Keystone Symposium 2014 - Hypertension: Guide to the Guidelines” on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 8 am to 12:30 pm. If you are a health […]
2nd of 2 Columns on Fall Prevention Preventing a fall can not only save your independence but also your life! Last week, Health & Exercise Forum presented how to assess your risk of falling and exercises to limit your risk by maintaining a reasonable fitness level. This week will discuss the importance of fall prevention. […]
ARE YOU AT RISK OF FALLING? 1st of 2 Columns on Fall Prevention New research shows that falls are the number one cause of serious orthopedic injuries such as hip fractures in the elderly. As a result, falls prevention has become a health care priority. Studies also show that a comprehensive medical evaluation and a […]
If you are among the 2000 runners who finished The 19th Annual Steamtown Marathon Sunday, then you are waking up this morning with a little less jump in your step than you had yesterday. Your should probably know that if you ran a marathon before the 1908 Olympics in London, then you would have run […]
The 19th Annual Steamtown Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2014. The 26.2 mile event, beginning in Forest City and ending in downtown Scranton, is certified by USA Track and Field as a qualifier for the esteemed Boston Marathon and is highly regarded by running aficionados. By my view, the event represents everything […]
Choosing a Cervical Pillow: 10 Tips to Choose the Best Cervical Pillow Part 2 of 2 As discussed last week in Part 1 on Cervical Pillows, studies on cervical or neck pillows have shown that those using a cervical pillow demonstrated a significant reduction in chronic neck pain and headaches. However, researchers cautioned that there are […]
