New Year, New Me! This is a phrase I’ve been seeing a lot lately. There’s something about the new year that makes us all want to be better people. Some of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions are to get in shape or lose weight. These resolutions, along with the majority of others, fail by February. Various studies have shown …
Christmas Health & Wellness
Who would think that Christmas is a time we have to worry about getting hurt? Over the years we have actually seen many patients with injuries such as the following: Lacerated hand from opening presents Torn shoulder rotator cuff from taking turkey out of the oven Thumb and finger joint pain from trying to open difficult packaging Below is a …
Apple Cinnamon Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients 8 cups cubed seeded peeled butternut squash (2 medium) 1 large apple, peeled, chopped 1large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3/4 cup milk 1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh …
ACL Injuries: Causes and Early Detection
Knee injuries, particularly ACL injuries, have been on the rise in youth sports in the last two decades. ACL injuries in female athletes is at almost epidemic levels. Approximately 70% or more of athletic ACL injuries that occur in the United States are considered non-contact. This means they occur during a play in sport without any physical contact from another …