Health & Fitness
How do I know if my school-age child has social skill challenges?
By Alyssa Brennan, MOT
By this stage of the school year, children in first through third grades should be settled in their classroom routine. While...
There is a natural relief for headache sufferers
Nine out of 10 Americans suffer from headaches. Headaches/migraines can significantly diminish a person’s quality of life. They can prevent you from working, playing,...
Physical therapy a good first choice before surgery for rotator cuff tears
By Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba, D.P.T, C.S.C.S.
and Dr. John Scafidi, P.T, D.P.T, FAAOMPT
Why get surgery if you don’t need it? Those who experience nontraumatic...
Obesity increases risk of cancer and disease
By Ken Freedman, D.C.
There is a definite link between obesity and an increased risk for serious health problems, including cancer and chronic diseases. Approximately...
Women and heart disease: Go Red for women this month
By Eric J. Uhrik, M.D.
Each year National Wear Red Day is a day set aside for women to learn how to lessen their risk...
Avoid food poisoning by keeping listeria under control
By Sandra Arango-Fahmy, M.D.
Ice cream and octopus salad, hummus and organic mangoes were just a few foods recalled by the Food and Drug Administration...