Healthy Living
4 ways to spring into better health
Baseball players aren’t the only ones getting their groove back during spring training. For the rest of us, spring provides… Read More ›
Have you immunized your preteen against HPV? If not, now’s the time
As students in middle school receive immunizations for tetanus, diphtheria and meningitis, osteopathic physicians encourage parents to also get them… Read More ›
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 ›
Dry and secondary drowning: Signs every parent needs to know
Most parents think the risk of drowning ends when their child exits the pool or reaches the shoreline. However, danger… 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
As a registered yoga instructor and an osteopathic physician who focuses on preventive measures, Stacey Pierce-Talsma, DO, has learned that… 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 recent 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 ›
Surprising risk factors for sunburn: High melanin content is one
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and the fatality rate for African Americans with melanoma… Read More ›