With the Women’s Final Four upon us, it is the perfect time to shed some light on what has been called an epidemic in women’s sports. I am talking about the high prevalence of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears in… More →

In the March 22nd New York Times Science Section, there was an interesting article: “Eating Fish Found to Ward Off Eye Disease.” The Harvard Women’s Health Study followed 39,876 women in midlife who had filled out detailed food frequency questionnaires,… More →

Many individuals have never heard of Metabolic Syndrome, but is has been around since 1988, when it was first brought to light by a Standford University researcher. It is estimated to affect one in every four Americans. It can, if… More →

Today I had my yearly physical, which I tie to my birthday. The physical I receive at 60 is different from that given to a male in his 2s or 30s. For instance, we know now that there are people… More →

Today, March 16 , 2011, I turn 60 years of age. As with many who have reached this age, it can be a time of reflection on past experiences. I have been blessed by God in following a path to… More →