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8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy

8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy

Exercise may not halt the aging process, but mounting evidence suggests people who stay active can slow its effects. The latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women's Healthsource offers 8 benefits to regular exercise. It Provides Energy: Feeling tired... ( Read more about 8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy)

 

ACL Injuries with NFL Players | Orthopedics

ACL Injuries with NFL Players | Orthopedics

If you're at all a sports fan, or an athlete yourself, you've probably heard of the anterior cruciate ligament. It's commonly injured. Now a new study shows what happens to NFL players who are sidelined by their acl's, and it's not good news... ( Read more about ACL Injuries with NFL Players | Orthopedics)

 

Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis

Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis

If you've tried all the pain medicines, the heat packs, and you still have aching knees, there's new evidence that acupuncture might help with your osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint disease, and the most common... ( Read more about Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis)

 

Basketball Stess Fractures

Basketball Stess Fractures

We’re now well into basketball season, and there are a variety of injuries that can happen on the hardwood. But one that may be under recognized may be one of the most preventable. Especially in college basketball, stress fractures of the foot... ( Read more about Basketball Stess Fractures)

 

Children Breaking Bones

Children Breaking Bones

Children’s playground safety is an issue that requires more attention to ensure that children’s broken bones don’t lead to complications that trouble them for the rest of their lives. 10 year old Renee Novelli is a bundle of energy. When she’s... ( Read more about Children Breaking Bones)

 

Children, Asthma and Sports

Children, Asthma and Sports

For children with asthma, everyday activities like playing sports become potentially dangerous. Rebecca Brown may look like your average active 12 year old, but as a child with asthma, she knows how difficult the condition is to live with. “You... ( Read more about Children, Asthma and Sports)

 

Counting Pitches

Counting Pitches

10 year old Robert Meermam eats, drinks and sleeps baseball. "I'd play baseball everyday if I could." says Robert. Robert has been a pitcher for little league since he was 7 years old. His passion for pitching makes it a struggle to put down... ( Read more about Counting Pitches)

 

Football Players Sleep Apnea

Football Players Sleep Apnea

When you sit down to watch the Superbowl this weekend, consider this- many of the young, strong, healthy players on the field are living with a potentially dangerous breathing condition called sleep apnea. The truly worrying fact is that most... ( Read more about Football Players Sleep Apnea)

 

Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats

Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego report that experimental rats recovered from blood flow related paralysis after receiving grafts of human spinal stem cells. When damage occurs due to loss of blood flow to the spine's... ( Read more about Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats)

 

Physical Fitness Program Cannot Be Taken Lightly

Physical Fitness Program Cannot Be Taken Lightly

You have taken the important first step on the path to physical fitness by seeking information. The next step is to decide that you are going to be physically fit. This pamphlet is designed to help you reach that decision and your goal. The... ( Read more about Physical Fitness Program Cannot Be Taken Lightly)

 

Protect Yourself From a Cold With Exercise

Protect Yourself From a Cold With Exercise

In the cold days of winter, seasonal cold infections continue to make their rounds, causing general distress and discomfort. However, there are ways to be proactive about your health - making exercise a daily part of your life can reduce the... ( Read more about Protect Yourself From a Cold With Exercise)

 

Speed Ball

Speed Ball

Are you in beach body shape yet? Well, if not, there is a new type of exercise that might do the trick! It’s called Speedball. Amy is a Speedball fanatic. “I used to wear a heart rate monitor, I think you burn about six or seven hundred... ( Read more about Speed Ball)

 

Spinal Decompression for Lower Back Pain

Spinal Decompression for Lower Back Pain

Spinal Decompression provides an alternative to surgery in many cases of lower back pain caused by herniated discs. A herniated disc is a condition of the disc. The disc a jelly-like material between two bones in your spine. There is a middle... ( Read more about Spinal Decompression for Lower Back Pain)

 

Sports Injuries and Children

Sports Injuries and Children

Summer is now here, and it’s an opportunity for kids who are involved in one, two, maybe three sports to get a bit of rest. But a lot of kids go year round in their athletics now; it’s one reason for the rise in sports injuries in kids. More... ( Read more about Sports Injuries and Children)

 

Sprains & Strains

Sprains & Strains

What is a Sprain?

A sprain is an injury to a ligament. A ligament is a thick, tough fibrous tissue that connects bones together. Commonly injured ligaments are in the ankle, knee... ( Read more about Sprains & Strains)

 

Understanding Bursitis: Symptoms, Types, Causes, Treatments

Understanding Bursitis: Symptoms, Types, Causes, Treatments

What is the Bursitis:

A bursa is a liquid filled sac that provides lubrication between the moving parts of the joint. When these become inflamed, the condition is called bursitis.... ( Read more about Understanding Bursitis: Symptoms, Types, Causes, Treatments)

 

Want To Quit Smoking? Try Some Exercise

Want To Quit Smoking? Try Some Exercise

Exercising has the effect of making cigarettes appear less attractive, potentially aiding smokers who want to quit. The new study from the University of Exeter shows that exercise can reduce the draw of cigarettes and smoking related images... ( Read more about Want To Quit Smoking? Try Some Exercise)

 

Why and How Does the Body Age?

Why and How Does the Body Age?

 

How the Body Ages:

The nucleus of every cell has 23 pairs of... ( Read more about Why and How Does the Body Age?)

 

Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There

Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There

A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people... ( Read more about Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There)

 

holiday headaches

holiday headaches

But that’s where the question lies: at what point does one really get life-protecting benefit from exercise--beyond the benefits of a better figure?

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Douglas B. Unis, MD

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Degeneration of our joints is a natural consequence of aging, but when it leads to serious pain that restricts your ability to live a normal life, it's time to take action like seeking the advice of a specialist. Dr. Douglas B. Unis is an orthopedic doctor and surgeon at the Joint Replacement Center of Lawrence Hospital Center and brings his many years of experience to bear on stopping the pain and restoring the mobility of those he serves.


Back Pain New Jersey

Dr. David Podell, DC Dr. David Podell, DC Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 07020
Call (888) 319-4510

If you are one of millions suffering with back pain, now is the time to do something about it. Dr. David Podell DC, located in New Jersey, can help you live without pain. As the director of the Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation, Dr. Podell offers a comfortable environment for healing.


Knee Surgery Westchester, New York

Dr. Howard Luks Dr. Howard Luks University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

If you're an athlete with a serious knee injury, it is crucial that you seek effective treatment or it can lead to further damage as well as prevent you from returning to your favorite sport. The place to get you back in gear is University Orthopedics, PC in Westchester, New York, where Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD performs knee surgery using clinical care and accuracy, so that you can correct your knee problem and go back to playing the sports you love.



Bunions Doctor Manhattan, NYC

Dr. George N. Pace Dr. George N. Pace Manhattan Footcare, PC
52 Duane Street
New York, NY 10001
Call (888) 567-6446

Bothered by bunions? Get them treated by Board Certified Dr. George Pace in Manhattan. He has wide experience and training in sports medicine and related injuries. His practice at Manhattan Footcare offers state-of-the-art foot surgery facilities.


Chiropractic / chiropractor Beaverton, Oregon

Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton, Oregon 97008
Call (888) 836-8057

If you are looking for a Chiropractic that you can trust to give you the most advanced alternative healthcare possible, turn to Dr. Leif Choi, DC at Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab. Located in Beaverton, Oregon, this exciting facility specializes in extraordinary individualized care that is rare to find at any medical facility. You will be treated with the most innovative advancements available in noninvasive care that is safe and drug free.



Ligament Surgery Yonkers, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Finding a surgeon for ligament surgery can be a difficult task. First, you might think about what you need in a surgeon: skill, experience, compassion, dedication and affordability. The surgeons of the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine department of the Lawrence Hospital Center in Yonkers, New York encompass all of these qualities. If you need ligament surgery, the Lawrence Hospital Center is where you go.


Lumbar Pain South Side Chicago, Illinois

 Synergy Pain Relief Synergy Pain Relief Synergy Pain Relief
2011 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60565
Call 888-216-3329

Are you feeling continuous lumbar pain that just won't end? Are you tired of having to live with this condition on a daily basis? Then it's time for you choose another option, which is a life of comfort and productivity. At Synergy Pain Relief close to South Side Chicago, they are committed to deliver first-rate treatment that can have you living pain free once more.



Herniated Disc New Jersey

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia Dr. Ronald Spiaggia Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069
Call  888-897-4870

Dr. Spiaggia and his team at Performance Rehabilitation want nothing more than to leave their clients feeling satisfied and fully capable of performing activities that once seemed beyond their ability due to their condition. In order to achieve this desired effect, Dr. Spiaggia has combined his expertise with that of a massage therapist and physical therapist, to make certain that their clients receive effective integrative care that encompasses every end of treatment. Patients can receive a multitude of treatments according to what would best treat their individual set of symptoms. Regardless of the degree of complexity of their case, Dr. Spiaggia make it their main objective to develop a treatment plan that would best suit the specific needs of each client.



Sciatica Portland, Oregon

Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton, Oregon 97008
Call (888) 836-8057

The pains, irritation and burning sensations in the lower back experienced by those suffering from Sciatica can now be treated naturally, with state of the art advancements in spinal decompression. In Portland, Oregon, at the Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab, you will have access to this chiropractic therapy while being treated by a friendly staff of professionals, headed by Dr. Leif Choi, DC. They specialize in individual care to ease your pain and educate you about future preventative care.



Orthopedic Surgeon Henderson, Nevada (NV)

 R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D. R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.
100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson, NV 89074
Call 702-932-9000

Dealing with the pain associated with many orthopedic conditions can be life-altering; every day trips to the grocery store or climbing a flight of stairs can become challenging. It is important to find the right orthopedic surgeon to assist you with the healing process. 



Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)

 R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D. R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.
100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson, NV 89074
Call 702-932-9000

Arthroscopic shoulder surgery techniques allow significant repairs to your shoulder to be performed through small incisions. If you are in Las Vegas, Nevada, with shoulder injuries, instability or other shoulder problems the treatment center of choice is at the Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson. Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel, MD has advanced expertise in shoulder arthroscopy techniques. He is able to provide arthroscopic treatments for shoulder pain and stiffness, rotator cuff repairs, shoulder instability and all other shoulder issues.


Herniarthroplasty Westchester, NY

Dr. Howard Luks Dr. Howard Luks University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

If you find that you have chronic pain and cannot enjoy life like you once did, it is probable that arthritis is the problem. You can be a special candidate to receive Herniarthroplasty. Dr. Howard J. Luks, M.D. of University Orthopaedics, P.C. in Westchester, NY can provide the procedure that you need. The pain-free life you desire lies just beyond the horizon.



Nutritional Counseling Beaverton, Oregon

Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton, Oregon 97008
Call (888) 836-8057

Everyone knows the familiar expression "you are what you eat", but many fail to live by this idea. With fast food becoming so prevalent, it is almost too easy to live an unhealthy lifestyle. If you feel either too tired or out of shape, it can be attributed to the types of food you consume on a regular basis. That is why receiving the proper guidance about what to eat and what to stay away from is so crucial towards living a healthy and active lifestyle. The place to go to receive quality nutritional counseling from experts who can truly help you better understand your specific food requirements is Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab. Based in Beaverton, Oregon, Dr. Leif Choi, DC and his staff are there waiting to provide you with the nutritional tools you need to get back into shape.



Dolor Crónico de Espalda Astoria, Long Island City, Queens

NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
32-44 31st Street
Astoria, NY 11106
Call (888) 292-7798

Para el dolor crónico de espalda, su respuesta es SpineForce. NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. en Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY le proporciona alivio a su dolor crónico con un cuidado quiropráctico especializado. NY Rehab ofrece en su práctica una estabilización central exclusiva y altos protocolos de revitalización para asegurar que los pacientes permanezcan saludables después del tratamiento.


DRX 9000 Bergen County, NJ

 MedWell, L.L.C. MedWell, L.L.C. MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
33 Central Ave
Midland Park, NJ 07432
Call (888) 820-2250

Have you tried everything from pain killers to acupuncture in order to relieve your chronic back pain? If you haven't seen the results you'd like and surgery is not an option, the Chattanooga DTS Spinal Decompression System may hold the non-surgical solution you've been looking for. At MedWell, L.L.C. Pain Relief and Physical Therapy Center in Midland Park, Bergen County, New Jersey offers a full range of services using the Chattanooga DTS.


Knee Pain Westchester, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Knee injuries require highly specialized care. Lawrence Health Center's Department of Orthopedics has a team of knowledgeable and experienced orthopedic specialists who understand that and will dedicate themselves to the rehabilitation of your knee and leg. Their facility, located in Westchester, New York, is a warehouse of professionals that will cater to your condition.


Rotator Cuff Injury Westchester, New York

Dr Howard Luks Dr Howard Luks University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

Are you suffering from excruciating pain in your shoulders and arms at the same time? If so, you may be living with a rotator cuff injury. You should consider treatment for this because the pain will not subside, it will only worsen. Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD of Westchester, New York at University Orthopaedics, PC can help you. He is very experienced with shoulder injuries related to rotator cuffs and has a great staff to assist him.



Ceramic Knee Repalcement Westchester, NY

Dr. Howard Luks Dr. Howard Luks University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

Severe knee pain often limits the mobility of those it affects. You can't walk down the hall without wincing from the shooting, burning pain that smolders in the body's most complicated and, perhaps, important joint, and finding a solution to that pain becomes a critical necessity. Knee surgery is often needed for the worst cases of joint degeneration whether from osteoarthritis or injury, and a ceramic knee replacement is one of the newest and most functional replacements available. Dr. Howard Luks, M.D. helps restore the motion to people's lives each day at University Orthopaedics, P.C. in Westchester, New York with the finest techniques orthopedic medicine has to offer.



Patrick V. McMahon, MD

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

The health of your joints is so important to maintaining an independent lifestyle. Unfortunately, as we age, degenerative conditions like arthritis can break down cartilage that is so important to proper function, making it difficult to get around. Injuries to joints can also play a role in determining how well they manage over the years. In general, time simply works against joint health. If pain in your joints is affecting your mobility and the damage is great enough, surgery is sometimes necessary. Dr. Patrick V. McMahon of the Joint Replacement Center at Lawrence Hospital Center is an orthopedic surgeon who, year after year, helps patients like you resume a normal, active life through surgery.


Herniated Disc White Plains, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath Dr. Jonathan Donath Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
Call 914-908-5562

Herniated Discs can vary in their level of pain and loss of functionality depending on many factors, including location, size, and severity. Turn to a doctor with the education and experience to treat a wide range of Herniated Disc problems at Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in White Plains, New York. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS, is an expert in the field of chiropractic care and natural healing and will work with you to build that treatment plan that best suits your individual needs.