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11 Jun 2010 at 9:16am

by Monica Bossigner

  There is quite a bit of press lately about the increase in protein deficiencies in the aging population. As nutritional research mounts, concerns rise over possible links to declining health of the elderly. While the data is startling, the reasons behind protein-calorie malnutrition are less surprising. Detecting the condition - marked by an insufficient intake of protein required for proper daily function - is no easy matter. Because the symptoms of protein deficiency mimic those of aging - including decreased energy, muscle loss, increased susceptibility to disease, mental confusion, digestive disturbances, and weight loss - it remained unreported for some time. Although the lack of sufficient protein poses many health risks to seniors, reversing the condition is relatively straightforward if caught early.

2 Jun 2010 at 11:08am

by Dr. Dennis Harris

  As most of you know, I'm Board-Certified in the specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, but my major focus for the past 35+ years has been Pain Management. For many years, increasing emphasis was placed on control of pain with anti-inflammatory medications. This approach made good sense because:

14 May 2010 at 1:09pm

by Dr. Janet Maccaro

  More than thirty years ago, Dr. Karl Folkers, a biochemist at the University of Texas, discovered that Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) - a powerful antioxidant that occurs naturally in your body - helps to strengthen the heart muscle and energize the cardiovascular system. Studies reveal that CoQ10 is essential for ...

27 Apr 2010 at 2:54pm

by Dr. Janet Maccaro

  It's almost time to hit the beach! Unfortunately, if you are like most of us, you feel like hiding behind layers. What happened to those uninhibited days of our childhood when we breezed through summer without worrying about our appearance? Back then, we embraced ourselves without much thought. As a result, we enjoyed everything summer had to offer.