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I often find myself telling my patients what not to do, instead of what TO DO. Frankly it’s easier to
Before we learned the harmful effects of the sun, as kids, we played outside until the street lights came on.
We all need competent, compassionate doctors who listen and then give us thoughtful answers and next steps. Most doctors are
When do you use ice and when do you apply heat? Wise words from orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Barbara Bergin.
Instead of taking advantage of the holiday sales, I spent my “Christmas money” on a trip to the cardiologist for
If you’ve been reading my posts you know I often base my recommendations on the basis of how I earn
I used to call this time of the year “The Season of 1,000 Temptations.” I’d cling tenuously to whatever diet
It’s that time of the year, and I’m already seeing the seasonal uptick in the number of ladder injuries. Interestingly,
Last week I shared the first post in this two-part series. If you haven’t read it, you can do so
If you’ve been reading this series then you know I’m opposed to dieting. Whilst I don’t believe our bodies should
I remember being shaky in the early days. Food had such a grip on me. Sometimes it’s terrifying to surrender,
Skiing, motorcycle, bicycle and horseback riding accidents remain a source of new patients for orthopedic surgeons. We see everything from
It’s November (already???), the time of year when we pile additional responsibilities on top of our already-busy schedules. Have you
I started emotional eating again, focusing on how my body looks, rather than how it feels. This led to feelings
There are a lot of simple things we can do to prevent a fall. Many of the devastating injuries I
“I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date.” And just how important was that date, when you’re sitting in
This isn’t the post I’d planned to write – it’s not really the post I want to write – which
My name is Kathleen Staunton. I’m a 16-year-old high school junior. When I was 10, my brother Rory died from
