From doctor's offices to social gatherings, body weight is usually the only number people focus on when discussing healthy weight. But the truth is, the number on the scale tells us very little about what is actually happening inside the body. Two people can weigh exactly the same weight and be the same height and age, yet have very different…
May is National Osteoporosis Month and is a good opportunity to highlight the interconnectedness of bone health to overall health. Bones tend to be looked at through a narrow, isolated lens, with marketing typically focused calcium supplements. While these are inarguably critical for bone health, it is rare to see information on the relationship of bones to balance, or to…
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) affects nearly one million Americans and that number is rapidly increasing. Most people think of tremors when they think of PD, but may not realize the spectrum of symptoms that impact those with this diagnosis, as well as their loved ones. For Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we want to bring attention to a condition that affects not just…