Last summer, Lindsay Peters was preparing to enter the final year of her doctorate of physical therapy program at Stony Brook University when she was stricken with severe back pain. The pain was in the same area where she had surgery for a herniated disc in early 2015, but [...]
Almost seven years ago, Daynne Glover had just gotten married and was on top of the world. But when she returned from her honeymoon in St. Lucia in late summer 2007, she recalls, “I just woke up one day and had a lot of numbness in my hands and [...]
Expectant mothers need to be sure they get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins to help ensure they get the nutrients they need for their unborn baby’s development. The following are two recipes that are ideal for prenatal meals. Chicken Ratatouille Served over rice, this delicious dish is loaded with vegetables [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Know your family’s medical history Find a primary care physician you like and get a yearly physical Maintain a healthy weight Eat well Move more Get [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future.* Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, cholesterol testing Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Cardiovascular evaluation Mammogram every year Eye [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, cholesterol testing Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Cardiovascular evaluation Mammogram every year Eye [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, cholesterol testing Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Cardiovascular evaluation Mammogram every one to [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Blood sugar and cholesterol test—more often if you’re overweight [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, blood test STD screening if you are sexually active Pelvic exam and Pap test starting at age 21 Blood sugar and [...]
When a woman becomes pregnant her body will begin to show signs of her pregnancy. If you suspect you're pregnant, a simple pregnancy test can confirm if you are pregnant. And the sooner you know for sure, the better, so you can start seeing an OBGYN for prenatal care. Early Pregnancy [...]
