There’s something about summer that makes the idea of hopping on a bike and heading for a rugged trail nearly irresistible. Three decades after the sport began with only a handful of enthusiasts, mountain biking has surged in popularity. Read More >
The American Cancer Society estimates that almost 77,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed in 2013 with melanoma, the most dangerous skin cancer. For decades, Americans have been warned about the association between skin cancer and sun exposure Read More >
Dementia is not a disease. It is a set of symptoms that might include varying degrees of memory loss, language difficulty, poor judgment, inability to concentrate, and impaired visual perception. Generally dementia is said to be present if two or Read More >
“Lyme disease is the fastest growing vector-borne infectious disease in the country,” says Dr. Keith Berndtson of Park Ridge MultiMed, “and it presents a challenge to doctors because there is still no definitive answer to the question of whether the Read More >
Orthopaedic specialist Dr. Stuart Elkowitz Emphasizes Conditioning and Technique to Prevent Tennis Injuries On any given day on the all-year-round pro tennis tour, dozens of hurting tennis professionals are sidelined, sometimes returning to match play in a few weeks, sometimes Read More >
Yoga has been practiced for 5,000 years and has never been more popular than it is today. According to various estimates, as many as 20 million Americans have practiced yoga. Its adherents find yoga beneficial for flexibility, strength, stress reduction Read More >
The number of men undergoing Botox treatments and other cosmetic procedures has increased in the past decade, according to Dr. Whitney Bowe, Assistant Medical Director for Cosmetic and Laser Services at Advanced Dermatology P. C. in Westchester and lead author Read More >
Every expectant parent knows that with the arrival of a new baby an uninterrupted night’s sleep will become a longed for and distant memory, at least for some period of time. But while it’s normal for a two-month-old to wake Read More >
Flip-flops may be a trademark of breezy summer days but they can pose serious health risks. “There are limited statistics about injuries related to flip-flops because people aren’t always certain an injury is directly related to wearing the sandals,” says Read More >
Besides the dieting required to shimmy into them, skinny jeans pose another health risk. If they are worn too tight, these jeans can cause a nerve disorder called Meralgia Paresthetica. This occurs when one of the nerves that runs in Read More >
Over the past several years, high-profile professional athletes, including football, soccer and baseball players, have been treated with a promising therapy designed to speed healing of wounds and stubborn injuries caused by torn ligaments and tendons. Interest in the procedure Read More >
Getting inked has gone mainstream: One in eight Americans now has a tattoo, including nearly 40% of people ages 20 to 25. While some tattoos are an impulsive choice, for those considering the decision, dermatologist Joshua Fox, M.D., medical director Read More >
Yoga has been practiced for 5,000 years and has never been more popular than it is today. According to various estimates, as many as 20 million Americans have practiced yoga. Its adherents find yoga beneficial for flexibility, strength, stress reduction Read More >
Degenerative disc disease affects approximately 85 percent of adults over the age of 50. The condition typically presents with chronic backaches with numbness and tingling and the majority of the more than 65 million Americans who suffer from lower back Read More >
More than 2,400 years ago, Hippocrates said, “Walking is a man’s best medicine.” Today we know that walking, like other forms of regular exercise, improves cardiovascular health, controls weight, reduces stress and helps maintain overall strength and fitness. But can Read More >
Arthritis is the nation’s most common disability, affecting 50 million adults in America. Between 2007–2009 50% of adults 65 years or older reported an arthritis diagnosis. For seniors who suffer from arthritis, new research recommends the benefit of water aerobics Read More >
NEW STUDY VALIDATES EFFECTIVENESS OF ADVANCED TECHNIQUES FOR TREATING MODERATE TO SEVERE SLEEP APNEA Sleep Specialist Dr. Gerald Suh Reports that Multilevel Procedures Improve Results The National Sleep Foundation estimates that 18 million people suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a Read More >
NEW RESEARCH SAYS TOPICALLY APPLIED L-CARNITINE EFFECTIVE IN TREATING OILY SKIN Skin is the body’s largest organ and conditions affecting it, such as oily skin, can impact a person’s self-esteem. But Dr. Joshua Fox, founder and director of New York Read More >
