Is walking really good for you?

WALKING IS AN IDEAL OPTION in terms of physical activity. It requires no special skill—everyone knows how to walk. And it’s low-impact and safe.

What to do when restful sleep eludes you

Occasional bouts of sleeplessness are a fact of life for most people, but for some, a good night’s sleep seems almost unattainable.

Understanding the health implications of high blood pressure

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are such a routine part of medical examinations that we seldom give them a second thought.

The role of radiation therapy in collaborative cancer care

IN THE REALM OF ONCOLOGY, there are three traditional tools that can be utilized either individually or in various combinations to treat cancer—surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Understanding heart disease risk is essential for all adults

FOR MANY, CANCER IS the most dreaded word in medicine. However, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America, claiming nearly 700,000 lives annually— almost a full 100,000 more than all forms of cancer combined. “Heart disease claims a life every 33 seconds in the U.S.,” said Dr.

Stay active safely this spring

WE ALL TAKE BREAKS during the winter. From the start of Thanksgiving right through to Valentine’s Day, the world seems filled with temptations and long, cold, lazy nights. Still, something starts around this time of year that gets us stirring. I think it is in our DNA.

Look as young as you feel

DR. HANDLER OFFERS TELEDERMATOLOGY TO HUNDREDS OF PATIENTS Dr. Handler has been providing telemedicine and virtual dermatology for the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders to his own and other patients in many states over the past several years.

EATING WELL - Key messages of National Nutrition Month 2024

MARCH IS NATIONALNUTRITION MONTH as proclaimed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Established in 1973, National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign that invites everyone to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits.