Injuries are an unpleasant fact of life. They come in many shapes and sizes, each with unique needs and treatments. Many wounds are simple and easy to treat. Sometimes gentle cleaning and a fresh bandage are all that's needed. However, some injuries present far greater...
The Coalition for the Homeless recently reported that homelessness in the New York City area surpassed all previous statistics since the Great Depression. As of August of 2016, there were a record high 61,464 homeless people in New York City. This only accounts for those...
According to the American Diabetes Association , every 23 seconds another American is diagnosed. In all, twenty nine million of us are bravely dealing with the many challenges of this insidious disease. November is "Diabetes Awareness Month"; an annual event intended to educate and improve...
"Physician heal thyself". I must say, I sure do wish that I could have, but I'll admit, I'm not that good. Not when it comes to standing up to the flu. Trust me, you won't even be able to stand up (at least not for...
We all take walking and running for granted until something happens in our bodies to threaten our legs or our feet. Then we don't take our lower limbs as such a sure thing anymore. We feel it is so important to take care of our...
Your feet are marvelously constructed, containing nearly 25% of your body's bones. While fractures in the bones of your feet are treatable, they can be painful, and are often seen in athletes and dancers. Fractures of the metatarsal bones frequently happen as a result of...
Without a doubt in our minds, how to choose the right Long Island podiatrist for your family is an important question. In the everyday bustle that is today's modern world, you probably don't give a lot of thought to your feet...
Everybody knows that exercise is good for you. But even if you are careful, there are risks associated with exercise. For most people, this might mean blisters and aching muscles, but some have more serious sports injuries. Sports injuries are simply injuries that occur as...
Falling and suffering an injury in a fall is perhaps one of the greatest fears among the country's aging population. Bone fractures and other injuries from falls limit an older person's mobility and impair his independence, yet as a person ages, his risk of falling...
Nail salons seem to present the perfect opportunity for many people to lay back and enjoy themselves for a few minutes of luxury in the midst of an otherwise stressful schedule. Having your nails done can be a relaxing experience--not to mention the fact that...
