“I do expressive writing to get rid of my back pain,” stated Anna simply sipping on her fresh cup of tea.
“I smoke to get rid of my asthma,” I follow cracking...
When I discovered that at a Krispy Kreme glazed donut contains 10 grams of sugar – a teaspoon of sugar has 4 grams – I wasn’t surprised. It’s a sweet delight...
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Pain is a part of life as much as we would like to avoid it. A headache, a sprained ankle or aching joints are unwelcome occurrences in the lives of most...
When the heat index shows that temperatures feel as hot as 90 to 103 degrees, the National Weather Service recommends that people use extreme caution if...
Mayo-laden side salads, mystery meat hot dogs and greasy potato chips are all staples at summer cookouts, which can make healthfully navigating a barbecue...
1) Exercise your dog early in the morning or late at night.
Since these are the cooler parts of the day, this will make the walk more comfortable for both...
Answered by Dr. Thomas J. Dowling, Senior Partner.
Q: Does smoking really affect my back?
A: Everyone is aware of the negative impact that smoking has...
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Laurence Mermelstein, M.D.
There are a fair amount of people who continue to remain ambivalent regarding athletes...
The Female Athlete Triad
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Over the last 30 years, the numbers of girls and women participating in competitive sports has increased...