By Jeffrey Benzing When knee pain strikes, we tend to focus on the joint itself. However, your knees often are paying the price for what is happening (or more accurately, what isn’t happening) with your feet. Think of your feet as the foundation of the kinetic chain. Because our bones and muscles are all interconnected, […]
By Meghan Dye We obsess over cardiovascular fitness and building muscle, but we rarely spare a thought for the frame that holds it all together. Just like muscles, bones are living tissues that constantly regenerate. This process keeps bones strong, but breakdown begins to outpace new bone formation as we age. For women entering perimenopause […]
When conversations turn to heart health, the focus is often on familiar topics like blood pressure, cholesterol numbers and exercise routines. While these factors are important, another powerful influence is at work — one that is often overlooked, especially in women. Behind the scenes, hormones quietly shape how the heart and blood vessels function. Hormones […]
By Dr. Christopher Palmer Our winters may be mild compared to other regions, but the frosty air and slick sidewalks still make staying indoors tempting. Don’t let the drop in temperature sideline your fitness routine! With a little prep and the right gear, you can keep your outdoor workouts strong this winter. Exercising successfully in […]
As the seasons change and people spend more time gathering indoors, we enter the time of year when colds and the flu are most common. While it is easy to worry about getting sick, the good news is that you have more control over your health than you may think. With a proactive approach and […]
By Kimberly Choina-Karamat The holidays have arrived, bringing with them a whirlwind of social engagements, work events, parties and (of course) the obligatory high-calorie dinners. Your social calendar is full, as is your plate – literally. Maintaining your health goals can feel impossible when you’re faced with endless buffets and cocktails. However, with the right […]
By Jeffrey Benzing, DPM Feet are the tireless workhorses of the human body, keeping us moving through thousands of steps every day. For all the work they do, our feet often are the last part of the body we notice until something goes wrong. While many common foot problems can be managed with conservative measures, […]
By Dr. Mary Elizabeth Lobrano All breasts consist of fatty tissue and dense tissue. If your doctor says that you have dense breasts, it simply means you have more of the dense (or fibroglandular) tissue. It is a very common finding that affects about four in 10 women. Why is this important to know? Having […]
You’ve heard it from friends and family many times, and you may even have said it yourself: “My allergies are flaring up.” Allergies are often the go-to explanation when sinus symptoms appear. Given how common allergies are (about 50% of allergy tests return at least one positive result), it’s not an unreasonable guess. VIRAL INFECTION […]
By Dr. Christopher Palmer For many young athletes, school sports are a year-round commitment. Whether they’re juggling multiple sports or aiming for college athletics, the drive to train often extends far beyond a single season. As more students engage in competitive sports each year, we’re seeing a corresponding rise in overuse injuries. An overuse injury […]
