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  • Coping with a Life-Changing Diagnosis

     

  • Dispelling 9 Myths About Joint Replacement

     

  • Is That a Hernia?

    Episode 26 Is That a Hernia?

  • How to Talk to Children When a Loved One Is Seriously Ill

    If your family is dealing with the death or serious illness of a loved one, take some time to consider how your children are handling it — and what you can do to help them navigate this confusing, and possibly frightening, time. Children can absorb a great deal, and often imagine the situation to be worse than it is, with studies showing that even preschoolers can be significantly affected. Although discussing a loss with your child won’t make it less painful, you can certainly offer significant support and teach healthy coping skills they will need as they process things. 

  • Cervical Arthroplasty: Cervical Disc Replacement Is a New Option to Treat Sports Spine Injuries

    Weekend warriors and professional athletes know that neck pain, particularly from a herniated disc, can derail your sports endeavors. For those used to being active, sitting on the sidelines waiting to recover can be frustrating. And, if nonsurgical treatments fail, you may need a surgical solution. Doctors have traditionally performed fusion disc surgery, but a new option of cervical arthroplasty (i.e. cervical disc replacement) offers multiple benefits.

  • Is "It" Smaller Now?

    Episode 5 Is "It" Smaller Now?

  • Muscle vs. Fat: Why Cardio Isn’t Enough

    “Does muscle weigh more than fat?” is a common question in the fitness industry, but it’s one that dances around more serious underlying issues of health, strength and aging. Many people want a better physique than they have now and wonder why they’ve gained weight, but too often  they’re bombarded by a lot of information that’s more confusing than helpful.  

  • When Eating Disorders Don’t Look As Expected

    What image comes to your mind when you think about someone with an eating disorder? There’s a good chance you picture a young, Caucasian teenage girl with anorexia, who may be painfully thin. Or, perhaps, you picture someone with bulimia as a heavier person, who is ordering through the drive through lane with a car already filled with food wrappers.

  • Understanding the Risks for Concussions in Soccer

    As we look forward to this summer’s 2018 FIFA World Cup, we should understand that being a champion can have its costs. We often hear about concussions in football, but soccer also comes with its own risk of serious head injuries.

  • How To Spot Eating Disorders in Kids and Teens

    Are you sending your kids the right messages about food and body image? Eating disorders are diagnosed not just in teens, but in children younger than 12. So it’s important to teach your kids from an early age to have a healthy relationship with food and positive feelings toward their body.