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  • Treating Athletes with Lower Back Pain

    This blog was written in conjunction with Harrison Youmans, MD. 

  • Lisa Cooper: My Breast Cancer Survival Story

    Most of us have been touched by cancer, either directly or indirectly. Pink October is a reminder to remember those lost to breast cancer, to encourage those still fighting, to celebrate the survivors and to prevent future cases. A year ago, I had my own battle with breast cancer. As a health care practitioner working in prevention and wellness, I felt almost immune to the possibility of developing cancer. I was healthy, I ate right, and I thought I knew the risk factors. In hindsight, I had more risks than I wanted to admit. With 1 in 8 women developing breast cancer, the likelihood that many of us will be touched personally is high.

  • American Cancer Society Issues New Guidelines for Breast Cancer Survivors

      About 12 percent of women will develop invasive cancer in their lifetime, and thanks to advancements in treatment, many of them will survive

  • Cancer Rates are Rising Worldwide

    A new report from the Global Burden of Disease Cancer Collaboration published in JAMA Oncology indicates cancer rates have risen 33 percent worldwide in the last 10 years. Last year, there were an estimated 17.5 million cancer cases and 8.7 million deaths globally, the study found.

  • Kids, COVID-19 and Daycare: What You Need to Know to Keep Them Safe

    With schools reopening, many parents will be returning to the workplace and relying on daycares and caregivers to look after their children. Many new public health precautions have been put in place to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in these settings. And there are steps you can take as a parent for your child to resume the benefits of socialization and education offered at daycares, while reducing their risk of infection.

  • Dangers of Heatstroke Hit Home with Death of Former N.Y. Giants Player

    The recent death of N.Y. Giants player Mitch Petrus from heatstroke highlights the danger of heat-related illnesses — even in young, healthy people. With extreme heat across much of the country, it is essential to know how to recognize and stay safe from heat-related illnesses.

  • Keep Your Cool! Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses This Summer

    With summer in full swing, everyone wants to spend time outdoors at the pool, beach or field, having fun. But hours of fun in the sun also can result in hours of hurt from heat-related illnesses.

  • Eye Care Safety During Sports

    Playing sports at any age is a big part of our culture. But injuries can also come from those activities. Although a sprained ankle can be hard to prevent, an eye injury is 90 percent preventable.

  • 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.

  • The COVID-19 Factors that Lead to Child Abuse

    With schools closed and many parents working remotely due to COVID-19, families are coming to terms with a new normal that can add significant stress. That stress is made worse when one or more parents lose their jobs altogether. Even a 1% increase in unemployment can result in a potential 20% increase in child abuse or neglect, according to a University of Oxford study.