What a difference a month can make. In early March, we were all hard at work with business as usual, and some folks were calling COVID-19 a “hoax.” In early April, New York and communities around the country, including our neighbors to the west in Albany, saw all too well the devastation that this novel coronavirus can bring to families and neighbors. Work, school, worship, … Continue reading Adapting to a “New Normal” in a Post-COVID-19 World
Almost everyone has ridden a bike at some point in their lives. If you’re a cycling enthusiast or an elite athlete, you’ve probably used it for intense workouts and training. The health-conscious are more concerned with maintaining a healthy weight while keeping their bodies toned. That begs the question: Which gives you a better workout, regular bikes or stationary ones? There’s not a lot of … Continue reading Regular vs. Stationary Bicycles
In the spring of 2018, Archbold launched a new bariatric and weight management program, offering a comprehensive range of individualized nonsurgical and surgical weight loss options for effective long-term weight loss results. The program remains the only one of its kind in the region to have two fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons: Katie Hanisee, MD, and Joey Jarrard, MD. Since the implementation of the program, many patients … Continue reading Drew Berry’s New Clothes
Living with arthritis, pain and stiffness from inflammation of the joints, can be uncomfortable and disruptive of everyday life. There are several ways to help soothe the symptoms, one of which that can be most effective is regular exercise. Extensive exercise is not necessary. However, a lack of it can create more stress on the joints because the muscles become weakened. Therefore, maintaining strength and … Continue reading Regular Exercise Can Help Relieve Arthritis Symptoms
People of all ages get inked and pierced all over their bodies. Both are exceedingly common nowadays, but while piercing and tattooing parlors are well regulated, there are still health and safety concerns to consider before making your next appointment. Medical Risks of Getting a Tattoo The potential complications involved with getting a tattoo include: Allergic Reaction:Mainly to the dyes used in tattoo artistry. A … Continue reading Medical Risks of Tattoos and Piercings
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