A revolutionary procedure gave way to a quick recovery for Larry Garfinkel, 87, after a fall outside his Summit, New Jersey home. When Larry Garfinkel arrived at Overlook Medical Center, he didn’t know what his diagnosis – or his treatment options – would be. Earlier that day, he was walking up the back steps to […]
Arthritis describes a condition of inflamed and swollen joints. Advanced arthritis results in the painful breakdown of cartilage – the body’s natural cushion between bones. Arthritis symptoms range from being merely an inconvenience to completely disabling, depending on the type and the severity. It falls into two broad categories: Osteoarthritis: Often described as the “wear […]
Chronic tendon pain is one of the most common conditions seen in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic practice. Tendons are the fibrous ends of muscle that attach the muscle to bone. Every time a muscle contracts it causes stress on that tendon. Tendinitis happens when this stress occurs over and over again, leading to inflammation. If […]
BPT) – With the onset of fall, new schedules and an invigorating pace, eating nourishing meals is an important way to keep up energy levels. With few having the time to devote to cooking an elaborate meal, a collection of delicious and dependable 30-minute recipes for a quick but satisfying meal can be handy. What […]
Many people try different diets and detoxes and still can’t lose weight and keep it off. This is due to cellular inflammation which is caused by toxins. Or in plain English due to hormone problems that lead to weight resistance. What exactly does this mean? Let’s start from the beginning. The body is made up […]
It’s here…Autumn. The footloose days of summer are behind us and families of school aged children are getting back into their school year routine. It’s the back-to-school mad rush to be sure your little student has all of the right gear to start the school year off right. If your child loves sports, make sure […]
(BPT) – Every month, nearly 19 million Americans take an “omega-3,” or “fish oil” dietary supplement1 that may include a mixture of DHA, EPA, saturated fats and other ingredients.2-7 In fact, omega-3s are the most-used dietary supplement in the U.S.1 Since many users are looking for heart health and other unproven benefits that go beyond […]
(BPT) – Your pets are an integral part of the family, so it’s important to practice preventative care to support their well-being and help them live long, healthy lives. But just like people, pets can be affected by chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and allergies. That’s why, as a pet parent, staying informed […]
Healthy life style is defined in various ways depending upon different cultures and beliefs. Cultures that have been developed in cold weather tend to focus on keeping body warm and cultures on the other spectrum focus on cooling body. Modern medicine focuses heavily on quantifiable test results to measure health and utilizes medicines and lifestyle […]
No, I am not losing it. But it’s still the month of August, so who needs to be reminded that the year is quickly passing away? As you must be aware traditionally the big and yes even the smaller retailers attempt to shrink our year by prematurely displaying tons of in-store holiday greetings and decorations. […]
