Summer Safety

Joshua Frank, M.D. Now that summer is approaching, our kids will be outside playing, swimming and having fun. With this fun, we must remember a few ways we can keep our kids safe, including using sunscreen and insect repellant, practicing smart pool and bicycle safety and remembering the importance of keeping our kids well hydrated.…

Put Your Best Face Forward

Eunice E. Park MD, MPHLet’s face it, from fine lines and wrinkles to sagging skin, the telltale signs of aging often appear on our faces first. Facial plastic surgery can help turn back the hands of time, allowing us to look as young as we feel. A personal evaluation of your skin type is crucial…

Osteoporosis

Esther Lipstein, M.D. Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bone that occurs in both men and women as a natural process of aging.  In particular, after menopause, women are more subject to bone loss because of a decreased amount of estrogen.  It is important to evaluate men at risk and post-menopausal women (as well as select individuals treated…

Exercise in the Elderly

Rina Caprarella, M.D. Exercise is an often overlooked but imperative aspect of a healthy lifestyle in the elderly. It is reported that more than 30% of those aged 65 and above do not exercise, but the number is probably higher. Barriers to initiating an exercise routine include: 1. Lack of knowledge. 2. Fear and motivation.…

Dangers of Expired Medications

Times are tough and money is tight all over. It’s tempting to save unused medications past their expiration date; however, time affects medications much as it does food. An expired medication may become toxic over time due to degradation of chemical components or even growth of bacteria and mold. Using these expired medications can create…

COULD YOUR PAIN BE POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA?

 Robert Greenwald, M.D. COULD YOUR PAIN BE POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA? Robert Greenwald, M.D. An often-overlooked cause of muscular and arthritic pain in senior citizens goes by the funny name of polymyalgia rheumatica, abbreviated PMR. It is a mysterious condition with which many physicians are not familiar. When properly diagnosed and treated, immediate and substantial relief can…