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Opioid abuse and resulting drug addiction have become such an issue that presidential candidates are talking about it. It is becoming much more prevalent and has even hit close to home last year with the bust of a heroin ring on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. A discussion about it this week on NPR’s On Point […]

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF- now say that five times fast) recently issued new recommendations in regard to vitamin D and calcium supplement prescription to prevent fractures.  The recommendations guide health professionals to practice utilizing current research evidence. The task force concluded, “the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of […]

As the weather gets warmer in Wisconsin, more people get outside to start their spring training.  Warmer weather may inspire you to be more active, which is always a good thing.  However, too much activity, too soon into your training can bring on painful shin splints.  If you’ve ever had them before you know how […]

I’ve recently met a few people, including those who have had a stroke, that did not know how to identify the warning signs of a stroke. Since February is American Heart Month, I thought this would be a good time to share with you a few facts on what stroke is and how to identify […]

  I was listening to Fresh Air recently, one of my favorite programs on NPR where Terry Gross interviews a variety of people from directors to musicians or other people in popular culture.  I was particularly interested in listening when I heard the episode would be about yoga.  “Many of yoga’s truths go beyond the truth […]

  It’s New Year‘s Eve.  The countdown begins and the ball is going to drop.  Don’t drop the ball on this one- a new year’s resolution.  It’s down to the wire, but I can finally cross it off my list, because I have a resolution.  Thanks to a friend, I’m joining a group of people […]

October is National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM).  This year’s focus is on sports injury prevention through the lifespan. Staying active is important at every stage of life.   Sports are a good option for people looking to get exercise without hitting up boring cardio equipment like the “dreadmill.”  There are several options for staying active through sports […]