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Boost Your Immune System with Exercise!
This past month I have had a lot of patients come in with either the flu, or a really nasty cold. We are all exposed to bacteria and viruses on a daily basis, and the best way to fight these off and stay healthy is with a strong immune system. Since we can not...
Are Cell Phones Safe? Not for Sperm!
Until now the evidence has been inconclusive on the short and long term safety of using cell phones. A recent study entitled, “Habits of cell phone usage and sperm quality – does it warrant attention?” was published in Reproductive Biomedicine Online. This study found...
The Broncos Secret Weapon…ART?
Let me start off by saying that I am a Patriots fan and am as bummed as everyone else in New England that they are not in the Super Bowl. There have been a ton of articles written about the AFC Playoff game and a lot of Monday Quarterbacking. Here’s information that...
10 Tips to Prevent Running Injuries
Last month I wrote about Cross Country skiing as a way to “Embrace Winter”, but as I write this Blog we are in the middle of a “winter thaw”. Several 50 degree days and not much snow anywhere nearby makes running much more inviting. So this month I thought I would...
This Year Embrace Winter- with Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing
Welcome to winter, with its short days and long cold nights. As I write this there is no snow any where near us in Metro West Boston, but as we all know… it is on the way. As with everything in life, we can think positively or negatively about it. Take winter for...
Resolutions versus Goals
This time of year resolutions abound. Whether it is to lose weight, exercise more, eat better, write that book, make more, save more, meditate daily or spend more time with friends or family, we become inspired to better ourselves on many aspects of our lives. January...
Keeping the “Dead” Moving!
Literally! Yes, I had the pleasure of providing backstage care for The Grateful Dead at the DCU Center on November 10. After 50 years of performing, 2+ hour shows a night on tour, The Grateful Dead are still performing and going strong. They are touring again as “Dead...
The Health Benefits of Being Thankful
I am writing this month’s Blog two days after Thanksgiving- that time of year where many people begin thinking about everything they have to be thankful for. Although it’s nice to count your blessings on Thanksgiving, being thankful throughout the year could have...
The Benefits of Strength Training
Fall is a great time to move some of your workouts indoors, and if you are not currently doing strength training it is a great time to start. In this Blog I would like to highlight some of the Benefits of Strength Training. Strength training helps decrease body...
Happy 86th Birthday Rich Busa!
Happy Birthday 86th Rich Busa and many more! You are an inspiration to all that know you. You are also our role model for active living! For those who don’t know Rich, he still runs train marathons (and wins them). Rich has an infectious enthusiasm which lightens up...