Sitting Is the New Smoking II –Keeping Seniors Walking [This is the second in a series, the first dealt with childhood obesity] How would you like to save money on your heating bills this winter? It’s NOT an advertisement to get a new furnace or switch utility suppliers. Details below. Everyone knows –or should know that smoking is…
Sitting Is the New Smoking I Everyone knows –or should know that smoking is not good for you. It affects your lungs, your cardiovascular health, your circulation, your skin, your weight, lowers your resistance to disease, it even affects your attitude. What you need to understand is that sitting has precisely the same effect. A recent article in Parade Magazine cited…
While high heel shoes may look stylish or complement your favorite outfit, they are rarely the best option for a woman’s feet. According to a study by the American Podiatric Medical Association, 39 percent of women wear high heels every day; of the women who wear heels daily, three out of four reported foot problems….
It’s that time of year again. Already. The heat of summer is gone and the memories of warm sunshine and outdoor activities are fading into the fall colors, chilly air and thoughts of Thanksgiving dinners. This yeah, Hanukkah is beginning during the Thanksgiving holiday with December holiday parties and Christmas right after. What comes with…
Last Saturday was the weekend of the Runners World Half Marathon Festival weekend in Bethlehem, PA. Kids runs on Friday and a Half Marathon on SUnday sandwiched a day for 5K and 10K races–and a 1 mile dog run, sponsored by Eukanuba. A beautiful, brisk October morning it was, with a rising sun in the east and a…
Preventing & Eliminating Fungal Toenails Also known as onychomycosis, toenail fungus can be painful, irritating and embarrassing. When there is trauma to the nail, the nail bed is lifted allowing fungus to penetrate and invade the nail bed. Without treatment, the fungus can grow and spread in dark, warm, moist environments, such as socks and…
This topic has a great deal of personal interest to me. No, I’m not pregnant–that would be a medical miracle. But my oldest daughter Jennifer is pregnant with my first grandchild–no secret, its a girl! The anticipated arrival of the little lady is in mid-December and we’re all very excited about the new addition to…
It seems like a long time since I was recruited to run in the Runner’s World Half Marathon weekend–or at least the 5K—ummm, bring my dog Moose to the event to participate in the 1 mile dog run. You see, my middle daughter, Brianne, work for a media company thathandles the account for the dog…
What a fun day! Arrived early to set up our sponsor’s table with my wife, Mary, and my assistant, Audrey. The organizers couldn’t have been nicer. Met a few of the other sponsors. A number of people stopped by our table to pick up information and ask questions. One of my favorites was an older…
Saturday, I’m running in my first 5K race in many years, the Paul Jackson 5K in Clark. There will be a Clark Podiatry Center sponsor’s table set up for runners, walkers and their entourage to stop by to say hello, pick up a little educational information and ask me any questions you might have. I’ll be there…
