The Health Spot

Common Questions about Platelet Rich Plasma
During the last several years, biologic treatments have been emerging in the treatment of orthopaedic injuries and degenerative...

Rotator Cuff Injuries | A Look into the Symptoms and Treatments
Rotator cuff injuries are the most frequent causes of shoulder pain and aren’t necessarily caused by an injury. Most often rotator...

Everyday Strategies For Preventing Blood Clots
Most of us have a general understanding of what blood clots are and may even know someone who has had one; however, it’s important to...

Is Your Weight Affecting Your Veins?
It’s really no secret that obesity has the potential to cause a great deal of health issues, so you probably don’t need me to tell you...

Exercise the Easy Way
Part of what I do as an OBGYN is to make suggestions about how to live healthier. Diet and exercise are two important topics which are...

The Athlete: Is too much exercise more than your heart can handle?
Whether you’re the star quarterback of an NFL team, an Olympic gold medalist in swimming, a local high school baseball star, or just a...

Cholesterol Confusion
First the Bad News.
50% of patients who suffer their first heart attack have a "normal cholesterol" value.
The latest national...

Bariatric Surgery: Is it right for you?
If you're very overweight and can't lose pounds with a healthy diet and exercise, weight loss surgery might be an option for you. The...

New Year, New You!
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to improve your overall wellness, lose weight, or get fit? You can do it! Try these tricks to help...

Exercise Safety in the Heat
The summer heat shouldn't slow you down, but it should make you extra health-conscious as you exercise.
Extreme temperatures can...