Tag: Health & FItness
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Health Matters: A Minimally Invasive Approach to Treating Obesity
By Monica Saumoy, MD Millions of people across the United States struggle with obesity. This common and serious disease increases the risk for a variety of other health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and infertility, and it can negatively impact body image and self-esteem. Treating obesity, however, has been shown to decrease the…
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Health Matters: ‘Tis the Season…For Allergies, That Is
By Julie A Caucino, DO Seasonal allergies are nothing to sneeze at, especially for the millions of people in the United States who suffer through the spring and fall with watery eyes, a runny nose, and itchy throat. And allergies are likely to get worse — or at least last longer — as research shows…
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Health Matters: Runners, Get Back in the Race with Physical Therapy
By John Frank, PT From helping to protect against heart disease to boosting your mental health, there seems to be no finish line to the benefits of running. However, running injuries are common and whether you are a long-timer runner or new to the sport, if left untreated, injuries can leave you limping along. In…
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Health Matters: Physical Therapy for Osteoporosis Can Help Reduce Injuries and Build Strength
By Lisa Baptis, PT When you have osteoporosis, just doing the laundry can be back breaking work — literally. Even the simplest movements performed incorrectly can increase the risk of fragile bones fracturing. Physical therapy, however, can help prevent injury by improving posture, balance, and strength and by educating patients on how to use proper…
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Health Matters: Elective Coronary Angioplasty Offers Relief for Heart Disease Symptoms
By Andrew Shanahan, MD In the United States someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many heart attack patients will undergo emergency angioplasty to open their artery quickly and restore blood flow to the heart muscle. But did you know you don’t have to wait…
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Health Matters: Tired of Sleep Apnea? Treatment is Available
By Robert Mignone, DO Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, affects 30 million adults in the United States. Sleep apnea can leave you feeling tired all the time, and it can increase your risk for serious health complications. Fortunately, there are several effective treatments…
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Health Matters: Detecting, Treating and Preventing Cervical Cancer
By Charlotte Marcus, MD Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women, according to the American Cancer Society. However, over the past several decades, deaths from cervical cancer have significantly declined thanks in large part to advances in screening, prevention and treatment. Yet, the risk for the…
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Health Matters: Heart Health: A Family Matter
By Benita Philip, DO When you fill out your annual medical history forms at the doctor’s office, it may seem like a formality. However, the reality is that along with information about your personal health, details about your family’s health history play an important role in your healthcare. And when it comes to heart disease,…
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Health Matters: Helping Children Overcome School Anxiety
By Madhurani Khare, MD Heading back to the classroom after summer break can be distressing for many children and teens. Where will they sit at lunch? Whose locker will be next to theirs? How will they ever understand Advanced Placement (AP) physics? Some level of school anxiety is normal and expected, but when children outright…
