If you haven’t tried pickleball yet, you’re in for a treat. A popular new pastime that’s adding a remarkable number of new players every year, the sport of pickleball has recently taken the country by storm. Players say it’s a fun, competitive and social pastime for people of all ages and skill levels. The
Read moreNow that summer’s arrived, more time is being spent outdoors as people enjoy walking, running, hiking and playing tennis, beach sports and more. Along with these physical activities, however, studies also note a rise in the number of foot and ankle injuries sustained during the summer months, which can end up sidelining people from the
Read moreBergen Medical Associates’ Sandeep Kour, MD, discusses some of the endocrine-related causes of obesity as well as treatments for the disease Approximately 40% of Americans classify as obese, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, note the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Obesity — a disorder
Read moreNicole Brand, MD, board-certified physiatrist and interventional pain management specialist, discusses the many positive treatments she and her colleagues can offer to help safely manage chronic pain. Chronic pain is no stranger to a large percentage of our friends and family. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 20% of adults in
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