Tag: Health & FItness
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Athletes Score Big with Sports Rehabilitation
By Jacqueline Armendinger, PT, DPT, OCS From golfers and tennis players to runners and baseball pitchers, athletes of all sorts are at risk for injuries that can hinder their performance and leave them sitting on the sidelines. Often these injuries are caused by overuse or repetitive stress on the same muscle groups or joints. In…
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Compassionate Care to Help Improve Quality of Life
By Ramy Sedhom, MD This article was originally released in December 2022. In light of the recent news about former President Jimmy Carter choosing hospice care — which focuses on the care, comfort, and quality of life of a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end of life — Penn Medicine Princeton…
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Busting Myths About People in Larger Bodies
By Rebecca Boswell, Ph.D. Today’s society is heavily focused on thinness and losing weight, from the latest diets to unrealistic body ideals depicted across social media. Given the pervasive emphasis on body size, people in larger bodies often face weight bias based on their physical appearance. And it can take a serious toll on their…
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Manage Your Cancer Risk with Genetic Testing
By Jacquelyn Powers, MS, LCGC No one can exactly predict whether you will develop cancer. But there are many factors that may put you at higher risk, including your genetics. Determining your personal cancer risk may create an opportunity for prevention, early detection, or more effective treatment. As one of the nation’s largest genetics programs,…
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Take Simple Steps to Protect Against Falls, Fractures
By Sangita Verma, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS A sudden misstep can happen to anyone, but older adults as well as individuals with chronic health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure, or those taking certain medication such as sedatives, are at greater risk for falls. What’s more, a single unexpected tumble can result in…
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Health Matters: Cancer Clinical Trials Can Help You and Future Patients
By Noah Goldman, MD If you have been diagnosed with cancer, your doctor may recommend that you participate in a cancer clinical trial. In general, clinical trials are designed to help find better ways to prevent, screen for, and diagnose and treat diseases — including cancer. Clinical trials can have many benefits for you…
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Health Matters: Pelvic Organ Prolapse a Common and Treatable Condition
By Rui Wang, MD Though it can be a sensitive issue to talk about, pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition that affects millions of women throughout the United States, especially as they get older. Fortunately, once it is diagnosed, there are a variety of treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse that relieve symptoms and…
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Health Matters: Help Your Baby Sleep Safely
By Bernadette Flynn-Kelton, BSN, RNC With a baby in the house, you cannot help but think about sleep, whether you are focused on getting your baby down for a nap or longing for a time when your baby — and the rest of the household — sleeps through the night. As important as sleep is,…
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HEALTH MATTERS: Immunotherapy an Effective Treatment Approach for Allergies
By Shaili N. Shah, MD If you start sneezing at the first sign of spring or if your eyes begin to itch at the mere sight of a dog or cat, you are not alone. More than 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergies each year, according to the American College of…
