One of the most important ways to maintain orthopedic health in bones and joints in the long run is daily exercise. 1. Stay Active Whether you are implementing an active lifestyle as a preventative measure or trying to strengthen an already fragile skeletal system,...
Ever wondered why mom harped on you to eat your vegetables? Obviously we know it is important to eat our fruits and veggies, but do you know just how beneficial this can be? One recent study called the Memory and Aging Project was conducted at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and specifically examined if eating certain foods can
The Yellow Lab During Quarentine 0603: Get up and stretch. 0605: Go and jump on the bed to see if my humans are hungry. 0607: Whine to make sure that my humans know that I am ready to be fed. 0607...and 30 seconds: lay down grunt and roll over on my back to see if...
According to the CDC it is now “recommended that cloth face coverings [be] worn in public”. Now that we all wearing masks I thought it might be helpful to share some ways to make sure we are wearing ours properly! What kind of mask do I need?...
Everything has been closed from restaurants to retail outlets to health clubs and gyms due to slowing the spread of COVID-19. When your normal routine of working out is interrupted, it can not only weaken the body, but it can weaken the mind. The good news is you can...
The shoulder is the most mobile ball and socket joint in the body- it is composed of the humerus (the ball) and the scapula (the socket). When you first begin to think about the source of your shoulder pain, the most common concern is for your rotator cuff. However, the scapula, also known as the shoulder blade, plays a major role in your shoulder movement and can be a significant source of shoulder related pain.
With more and more of the world following social distancing protocols, virtual healthcare interactions, or TeleHealth visits, have become the new normal. According to the former Medical Director of the Robert Graham Center, Winston Liaw, MD, MPH, most...
Steroids are synthetic drugs that work by decreasing inflammation and reducing the activity of the immune system. In the medical field, they are used to treat an array of inflammatory diseases and disorders. However, when doctors give steroids by mouth or...
A little bit of rough housing can be a fun and healthy outlet for both you and your pet, but this time they chomped down a bit harder than normal and your pet bit you. Depending on the kind of pet you have, this could mean something a little more action...
