Healthy Living
Piriformis syndrome: A real pain in the buttocks
Piriforms syndrome: The common disorder is frequently mistaken for sciatica or a herniated disc
Water safety: Drowning prevention strategies that could save a life
When a powerful riptide swept away six members of a Florida family plus four other swimmers, beach goers formed a… Read More ›
Tick season: Practice vigilance in the fight against tick-borne illnesses
Warm weather means more time spent outdoors making memories. But if your adventures include time hiking in the woods or… Read More ›
The straight story on good posture: Pain prevention as you age
Osteopathic physician and registered yoga instructor Stacey Pierce-Talsma, DO, has learned that addressing posture early on is a great way to support the longevity and health of her patients’ muscles and bones.
Understanding sarcoidosis: A multi-system inflammatory disease
Sarcoidosis is a multi-system inflammatory disease that affects one or more organs, most commonly the lungs and lymph nodes.
Overcoming a ‘pseudo pregnancy’: Blighted ovums can cause miscarriage
Suffering the loss of a child is difficult enough, but learning there was never an embryo can cause women an… Read More ›
4 healthy steps to reducing your risk of heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. with about 610,000 people dying… Read More ›
Breathe easier: Resources, support abound for smokers looking to quit
When it comes to quitting smoking, smokers are divided on whether positive or negative health messages help them quit.
A Harris… Read More ›
Let the sun shine: The DO approach to addressing vitamin D deficiency
No matter your skin color, you’re probably not getting enough exposure to the sun and its crucial byproduct, vitamin D.
Nearly… Read More ›
Find your DO: Dr. Budev is making a difference in lung, heart transplant patients’ lives
After receiving a double lung transplant in 2014, Dollar Tree founder and CEO Macon Brock and his wife, Joan, donated… Read More ›