Genetic testing are being use in clinical care now and will be used more so in the future. Have you been sitting on the side lines of genetic testing wondering whether you should do it or not? You’re not alone. Some believe not knowing is better if they...
It’s never too late to reap the benefits of regular workouts. 80% of Americans are not doing enough exercise to maintain good health. It’s not uncommon for people to fall out of a regular exercise routine especially in midlife. We get it. There are only so...
Lifestyle determines cancer risk more than genetics. Many people don’t realize that lifestyle accounts for 80% of our health risk for cancer and other life threatening diseases. Family history and genetics account for only 20%. It was something that we learned while...
Some yoga poses can help relieve back pain. Over 80% of the population will experience an episode of low back pain at some point during their life. According to a 2009 study, low back pain is the second most common cause of disability in American and one of the...
How to keep your knee joints healthy and pain-free. If you experience pain and swelling, stiffness and/or limited range of motion in your joint(s), you’ve probably damaged your cartilage or may have osteoarthritis. Cartilage is the connective tissue on the end of...
Your lifestyle can reduce your risk of Osteopenia. Poor habits, eating disorders and some medical treatments can effect your bone density. The loss of bone density increases your risk for osteopenia and osteoporosis. I spoke with Peter Gerbino MD,...
