Recently my father approached me as I am the “eating disorder aficionado” in our family, to ask for my thoughts on the latest fad among
This week’s issue of the Jewish Link is focused on fitness and health education; a perfect opportunity to present the following humble rant of a
This week’s article is about lower back pain. Never mind why. Okay, fine. Apparently, I’m getting to the age where I occasionally do something to
What is mindfulness? It is specific attention to the present. It is actively observing one’s own thoughts and feelings, without passing judgment on them as
My daughter’s sixth birthday is next week. She recently asked me why I forgot to make her a birthday party last year. My heart sank,
I will not be writing about my fabulous vacation to Bermuda. That is probably because I have never been to Bermuda—though I am hoping to
Yoga is a Sanskrit word which means union. Yoga is the compilation of physical, mental and spiritual practices that originated in ancient India with the
Mrs. Z presented to my office for an orthodontic consultation. She is a healthy, vibrant, 80+ year old woman who enjoys traveling and taking care
When asked about their vision, many older adults will respond, “It is definitely not as good as it used to be, but I just assumed
As of 2005, German gynecologist Dr. Frank Hoffmann was no longer allowed to send women under the age of 50 to get mammograms without first
“You work with eating disorders? I have an eating disorder…I never know when to stop eating!” This is the response I most often receive when
By now, Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot may seem like a distant memory. Alas, however, as you look down, perhaps some added girth may remind you
