Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Over 174,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. In localized prostate cancer (the cancer remains in the prostate), the survival rate is nearly 100%. Early detection is essential so it’s important to maintain yearly checkups with your physician. Over 31,000 men die from this disease…

Returning to Activity

Returning to Activity

During the COVID-19 pandemic, activity levels dropped for a lot of people. Between stay at home-orders, gym closures and working from home, people became more sedentary. On top of that, there were shortages of equipment like dumbbells and bicycles, making staying active at home difficult even if you wanted to.  But this summer, things look…

Your Smartphone Could Be Rapidly Aging Your Spine

Your Smartphone Could Be Rapidly Aging Your Spine

Chances are that you probably haven’t given much thought to how your neck and back are faring in the era of the smartphone,but studies show that you most certainly should. It’s practically a reflex these days to pull out our smart phones when we’re standing in line, sitting at the airport or riding the subway….