Dealing with Depression During the Holidays
By Tina Emmons, Wellness Director, Villas of Holly Brook Many people get depressed during the holidays due to the loss of a loved one, bad health, or being alone. Television ads and cheery Christmas music can add to the problem. Holiday cheerfulness, happy Christmas wishes, and New Year’s saludos are pumped up by merchants who […]
The Myth of “Multi-Tasking” (and What to Do Instead) Part I: The Myth of “Multi-tasking”
By Kyle Freiburger, BA and Steven A. Hamon, Ph. D Multi-tasking” is held up as a mark of competency in business and home life. The sheer volume of communication that constant accessibility generates seems to demand that, to be successful and included, we must “multi-task.” The problem is that “multi-tasking” is a myth that overrides […]
How is Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated? Part V of a Series
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Several types of surgery are available to patients with severe joint damage. The primary purpose of these procedures is to reduce pain, improve the affected joint’s function, and improve the patient’s ability to perform daily activities. Surgery is not for everyone, however, […]
Types of Milk Explained
Many Americans have milk in their refrigerator, but what types of milk are they drinking? There are different types of dairy milk to fit every age and lifestyle — whether it’s organic, flavored, or lactose-free, there are a variety of fat and calorie levels to choose from. The primary options available are whole milk (3.25 […]
Dog Bites and Attacks — What Can You Do?
Dog bites account for one of the most commonly reported public health problems in our nation with more than 4,700,000 people bitten each year. The insurance industry pays more than $1 billion in dog-bite claims annually. Locally, animal control officers investigate nearly 500 dog bites each year. Many of these attacks involve children under the […]
Yoga for Both the Young and Old
By Adrian Patrick Staying fit becomes more and more significant as you get older. There are a variety of ways one can stay in shape, and it really doesn’t matter what type of exercise one uses as long as they get their body moving and are consistent. Prevalent workout routines include weight lifting and aerobic […]
How to Use the Hunger and Fullness Scale
By Michelle May, MD The Hunger and Fullness Scale, from the book series, Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat, is a useful tool for assessing your hunger and fullness levels before, during, and after you eat. It will help you identify your hunger cues, observe how different types and amounts of food affect […]
A Mellow Sweetness Packed with Nutritional Punch
By Benjamin Goodin If I am being truthful, it is entirely because of the Internet that I know what a date looks like. I should back up a moment. It is entirely because of the Internet that I know what a date, the fruit, looks like. Until adulthood, even somewhat along that path, the only […]
Internet and Social Media: Influence on the Parent’s Vaccination Decision
By Laura Piscaglia, CMA-AAMA, CPC, Medical Office Technician Coordinator, Midstate College With the growth of the anti-vaccination movement, are we doomed to see a resurge of devastating diseases of the past that can cause numerous debilitating effects, as well as death? Is there a disconnection between parents and healthcare providers that has caused a mistrust […]
Use of Ultrasound for Office-Based Vascular Procedures
By James B. Williams, MD Years ago, the principle method to visualize the size, course, and blood vessel wall characteristics was with the combination of fluoroscopy and intravascular contrast. While allowing precise characterization of the nature and location of obstruction and other abnormalities of blood vessels within the body, they both (either alone or in […]