Introduction: Do fears of rolling an ankle or spraining a knee keep you from enjoying outdoor activities like hiking or trail running? You're not alone. The fear of injury often discourages people from engaging in
Laura O'Reilly-Stanzilis RN, MSM In 2005 the U.S. Surgeon General's Call to Action to Improve the Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities described the particular challenges to health and wellbeing
By Mary Ellen Zung July is UV Safety Awareness Month Summer has officially arrived and it’s a time for fun, vacations and spending long hours outdoors. However, we must remember to
By Laura O'Reilly Stanzilis Less than one year after lung surgery I won my first 5k (ever!) for my age category in a local race. Sometimes we are blindsided by a finding or diagnosis.
By Mara Kimowitz Between the ages of 18 and 88, almost everyone will experience a shoulder issue, according to Gregory Nicholson, MD, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder surgery
By Laura O’Reilly-Stanzilis RN, MSM A few years ago while assisting my dad with his medication management, I came across multiple medications that were expired and no longer needed. I swear one may have been
By Kimberly Hurley, O.T., Alta Pediatrics Introduction Sensory diets are a hot topic these days when it comes to children’s health and wellness. A sensory diet is essentially a set of activities and exercises that
By: Joey Casolaro, CFP® Big houses, luxury cars, and expensive jewelry are some of the most common things people believe to be their greatest assets. Although all these things signify wealth, they do not come
by Joan Arata RN, BSN After several years in bedside nursing followed by a career on the business side of healthcare, I turned my attention to making acupuncture more accessible to many more people. I
Laura O’Reilly-Stanzilis RN MSM February is American Heart Month. American Heart Month is a federally designated event that encourages Americans to focus on their heart health and get their families, friends and communities involved. Healthy
