Heads up! Separating myth from fact about concussions

Head injuries and concussions are in the news all the time these days. But what you think you know about…

5 years ago

Tendinitis vs. tendinosis: What’s the difference?

You’re visiting the doctor because you’ve had some lingering pain in your shoulder. He says he thinks the culprit might…

5 years ago

Ouch! 4 common causes of back pain

It’s all too familiar for most of us — that nagging ache in the lower back. In fact, about four…

5 years ago

Time for a checkup: Revisiting this year’s health resolutions

It happens year after year. We have the best of intentions to eat better, exercise more, stop smoking or practice…

5 years ago

Back-to-school basics: Choosing the right backpack

The backpack. It’s one of those items that’s on every kid’s back-to-school list — and choosing the right one is…

5 years ago

Nutrition Nook: Meal Planning

We know healthy eating plays an important role in meeting long-term health goals, but with so many other things on…

5 years ago

3 back-to-school basics to get your kids ready

Did you hear that groan? That’s the sound of children across the region thinking about school starting back. Fortunately, a…

5 years ago

Can low-impact exercise make an impact on my health?

The short answer? Yes. But don’t confuse low-impact exercise with low-intensity exercise. They’re two entirely different things. The word “impact”…

5 years ago

The facts about juvenile arthritis

You may think of arthritis as something that only impacts older adults, but one in 250 American children have been…

5 years ago

Your family’s guide to boating safety

We get it: The hot temperatures and beautiful weather make it tempting to hit the open waters! But before you…

5 years ago

It’s bug bite season: How can you protect yourself?

Ticks, mosquitos, chiggers — oh my! With the arrival of summer comes more time spent outdoors…and more exposure to insects.…

5 years ago

When the thunder rolls…and the lightning strikes — lightning safety

Your family’s outdoors at the pool when all of a sudden you hear thunder. Is it time to head indoors?…

5 years ago

A look inside: Making sense of arthroscopy

You talked with your doctor about the hip pain you’ve been experiencing, and he recommended an arthroscopy. But what is…

5 years ago

On the Road to “Better than New” — Mickel’s Story

I had a heart attack February 26th. It was a normal day. I felt fine. I'm a cyclist and I…

5 years ago

Don’t let these asthma triggers be roadblocks to summer fun!

The school year is now a memory and the fun of summer break lies ahead. But along with plenty of…

5 years ago

Why is men’s health an afterthought — for men?

It’s second nature for men to take their cars in for regular maintenance checks. So why is it less common…

5 years ago

Bariatric surgery: A tool for achieving overall health

In 2003, my wife and I moved from Virginia to Georgia. My weight was already over 300 pounds. I was…

5 years ago