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Torn Meniscus: Should You Have Surgery?

The answer is wait and have physical therapy.  In the May issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, a study took a look at how patients did who were...

How To Make Your Own Gel Ice Pack At Home

 Summer is the season of sprains and aches.  If you have swelling because of a sprained ankle or overworked back muscles,  you should think about putting some ice on the...

A Surprising Food That Can Reduce Your Risk Of ...

 That food is hard cheese!  On a recent Dr Oz episode, May 29, 2013, Dr. William Li spoke of an European study that demonstrated that people who ate 2 slices...

What's The Best Post Workout Recovery Drink...H...

 That drink is chocolate milk!  The drink that kids love with their cookies is a great choice for athletes who are depleting their muscles with strenuous exercise.  Chocolate milk supplies...

A Few Interesting Facts About Medical Marijuana

 1.  18 states and Washington D.C. have legalized the use of marijuana for certain conditions.  However, federal law states that it is illegal to purchase and use this drug.   ...

To Stretch Or Not To Stretch? That Is The Ques...

 How did whether to stretch or not to stretch turn into a question that William Shakespeare might pose?  The reason is that a lot of medical research has shown varying...