The newest disease may affect 35.7% of Americans, but good luck calling into work with “obesity”, which was recently classified as a disease by physicians at the American Medical Association (AMA) 2013 Annual Meeting. Although the vote passed by an overwhelming majority, physicians and health officials held an impassioned debate in the hours before the […]
Study Finds Link between Food Choices and “Food Addiction”
A study by researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital found new evidence that suggests “food addiction”, a controversial hypothesis on food selection and consumption, may be triggered by foods that have a high glycemic index (GI). The Study For their study, researchers gathered 12 overweight or obese men for a crossover examination. Citing other studies that […]
10 Most Common Causes of Ankle Pain
Your ankles are one of the most common spots for an injury to occur because they shoulder your weight with every step you take. If you’re an active individual, your ankles are tasked with keeping you on your feet while you twist, turn, jump, land and sprint. Just like there’s no wrong way to eat […]
Achilles Tendon Tears: Treatment and Recovery
Earlier this month, we explored the signs and symptoms of Achilles tendon tears. Today, we’ll examine the treatment options for Achilles tendon tears, and we’ll look at the rehabilitation process. Non-surgical treatment For many Achilles tendon tears, patients can opt for either a surgical or non-invasive procedure. Both methods have been proven successful, although most […]
Treatment Options for Achilles Bursitis
Dr. Silverman was recently asked to comment on the treatment options and costs involved for addressing Achilles bursitis. Below, he explains the condition and discusses options for those suffering from Achilles bursitis. As always, if you have a question for Dr. Silverman, feel free to submit a question here. “What type of treatment do you do […]
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