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5 Common Running Injuries (and How To Prevent Them) 23 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
If you are a seasoned runner, you have likely suffered from at least one common running injury. And if you are just starting out in this sport, you might be at risk for experiencing one of these injur...
Find Me a New Doctor! 5 Signs to Ditch Your Doctor 22 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
When you first chose your doctor, you may not have made an informed decision. In fact, your choice may have been made when you needed treatment quickly. Or you may have taken bad advice from a friend...
Back to School Vaccinations 21 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
From preschool to college, schools at all levels require documentation that students have received the vaccinations recommended for people of their age. Here is an outline of the American Academy of P...
Ask the Doctor: Is It Risky Going Barefoot In The Summer? 20 Aug 2013 | 07:30 pm
Q. Now that summer is here and people are walking barefoot in public places, are there infections that I can pick up? What foot problems should I be aware of and how can I avoid them? A: There are a...
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease: Coxsackievirus 16 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
It’s the second time it’s hit this summer: a raging fever and a miserable little girl. The pediatrician looks down her throat and confirms: coxsakievirus. Coxsakievirus is also called hand foot and mo...
Why I Broke Up With My Pediatrician 15 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
I’m not a particularly anxious mom, but an experience I had with my 6-year-old daughter’s pediatrician a few weeks ago spurred me to change doctors. I know it’s easy for moms to over-react to our chil...
Ask the Doctor: What do I do for back pain? 14 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
Q. I’m having some back pains and my friend suggested massage therapy. Does this work? Is this recognized as medical treatment? A. Your friend is indeed correct in her advice to you. Unfortunately, ...
Ask the Doctor: Is Going Gluten Free Good For You? 13 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
Q. What’s all the excitement about avoiding gluten in the diet? Is it helpful or hype? A. For the approximately 3-million Americans suffering from celiac disease, staying away from gluten is a way o...
In Season Produce: August 9 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
With summer already winding down (Say it isn’t so!), there’s a bounty of produce bursting from the garden in August. Here’s what you want to make sure your eating this month while foods are at their ...
What makes an effective doctor review from a patient? 8 Aug 2013 | 07:52 pm
Anyone who’s ever researched a product, service, establishment, or provider online knows the frustration of combing through unhelpful, lengthy, and unsubstantial reviews in search of feedback that can...
