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What you need to know about Bone Mineral Density testing…….

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A recent study conducted by Rebecca C. Brightman, M.D., assistant clinical professor, obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City; Caroline Messer, M.D., endocrinologist, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City;  published in The North American Menopause Society, news release, June 2, 2015  states that; “A postmenopausal woman who is […] Read More

Why is Stretching So Important?

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Ask yourself the following questions… Does it hurt to turn your head to see cars in the lane behind you? Do your knees and back feel stiff and achy? Is it difficult to reach the cereal on the top shelf or bend down to pick up something off the floor? If you answered ‘yes’ to […] Read More

What You Need To Know About Breast Ultrasound

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Brian L. Sprague Phd. et al published an article online Dec. 8, 2014 in the Annals of Internal medicine which discusses the pros and cons of breast ultrasound screening in women who were shown to have dense breasts on mammography screening. Readers should be aware that there is a an ongoing debate in the medical community about the benefits of […] Read More

What You Need to Know about Pelvic Ultrasound

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Dr. Beryl Benacerraf MD is a world renowned expert in the field of ultrasound and women’s imaging. He recently published a report in the April issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2015;212:450-455) that discusses the benefits of doing ultrasound first in nonpregnant women complaining of pelvic pain. Many women complaining of pelvic pain […] Read More

Mediterranean Diets and A Healthy Start to Spring

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A Healthy Start to Spring – The Mediterranean Diet If you are looking to try something new for the summer and improve overall health and fitness, consider the Mediterranean diet. Often considered the world’s healthiest diet, the Mediterranean diet is about an abundance of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and olive oil. Protein sources come […] Read More

Improving Flexibility As You Age

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Men and women tend to suffer from poor balance, brittle bones, weak muscles and joints that just don’t flex as they age. These problems sometimes result in injuries that make everyday living difficult. If you neglect stretching and balancing, you may be missing out the flexibility component of your exercise routine. Flexibility provides immediate and […] Read More