We’re coming up on the start of flu season, everybody is gearing up for colder weather and coronavirus is still circulating throughout the news cycle. So, it seems like a legitimate time to talk about influenza, right? Maybe? Well, here’s […]
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We were saddened by the death on Oct. 6 of Eddie Van Halen, the main songwriter and lead guitarist for the rock band Van Halen. He founded the band with his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, in 1972. It went
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“Knock knock.” “Who’s there?” “Flu.” “Flu who?” I don’t know about all you readers out there, but I’ve felt so inundated with coronavirus news the past few years that influenza (the flu) was put on my mind’s back burner. The
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Technology continues to advance in practically all aspects of daily life, including in health care. What are the best ways to take advantage of the tools of technology to achieve the “Triple Aim” in health care – decreased costs, better
Exploring artificial intelligence as a tool for clinicians Read More
Potty-training is fun, said no one ever. Arguably some of the most frustrating and expensive parts of raising a child stem from the potty-training process. The trick to potty-training is waiting on the readiness of the child, and it’s important,
Potty training tips for when your child wets their pants Read More
Some recently published research is news you can use: Older adults may enjoy increased physical function and muscle strength by taking calcium and Vitamin D supplements. The research also represents a colossal collaborative effort among researchers, staff and students at
Calcium + vitamin D + exercise = enhanced physical function, strength Read More
Loneliness has a negative impact on physical and mental health, even more than do obesity, inadequate physical activity or exposure to air pollution. Now add a pandemic and its “new rules” of physical distancing to the picture, and the situation
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Sex. A topic that for myself, personally, growing up was not a topic of conversation in our house. Yes, I had sex education courses throughout school that taught basic anatomy and the general logistics of what sex is. My sex
Let’s talk about sex…ual dysfunction? Read More
When you take a second to think about it, pain is truly quite the concept to wrap your brain around. Why does my shoulder hurt? Why can’t I move my back? When will this go away? As a third year
How does pain work? Understanding the truth behind the hurt Read More
Many of us have heard the common perception that running is hard on your knees and that runners will eventually “ruin” theirs if they keep it up. Or, when a runner suffers an injury, the simplistic solution of just stop
Running is bad for your knees, right? Not so fast… Read More