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10 Jul , 2019

Hot or Cold: The Degree to Which Pain is Treated

cold packs, hot baths, ice packs, pain Orthopedics, Pain Management

At some point in our lives, we have all probably been instructed to apply hot or cold to our wounds. Have you ever wondered why one temperature is often preferable to use over another? The answer is simple: you can generally use heat for muscle...

3 Jul , 2019

Does Playing Video Games cause Carpal Tunnel?

Noah Ginnett

carpal tunnel, video games Orthopedics

Do you experience pain in your hands or wrists while playing video games? Perhaps that fire button finger of yours is the problem, and it could contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome. What is Carpal Tunnel? The Carpal Tunnel is a narrow passage nea...

28 May , 2019

Sprains versus Strains: What’s the Difference?

Kim McIntosh

orthopedic, sprains, strains Orthopedics

Although sprains and strains sound similar and are often used interchangeably, they are two separate conditions that affect the body differently. A sprain happens when a ligament (the tissue connecting two or more bones) is abnormally stretched...

3 May , 2019

Healthy Eating: The Proper Pick-me-up for Depression

Noah Ginnett

depression, diet, mediterranean diet Nutrition Fridays, Psychology

Have you been feeling a little down lately? If so, chances are that you have also been eating poorly as a result. Unhealthy diets are a precursor to obesity, which could then lead to body-image issues, which could lead to depression, which could th...

29 Mar , 2019

Mediterranean Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid

Noah Ginnett

diet, mediterranean diet, nutrition fridays, weight loss Nutrition Fridays

A diet based on the eating styles of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea has now become popular for its proven health benefits, as well as its touted potential for weight loss. Ranked as the #1 Best Diet Overall by U.S. News and World Report,...

6 Mar , 2019

The Weaker Point: Achilles Tendon Injuries

Kim McIntosh

achilles tendon, ankles, feet, podiatry Orthopedics

Most of us are familiar with the Greek myth of Achilles, who was held by his heel and dipped in the River Styx, granting him near invincibility. He grew into a formidable warrior, but eventually was shot in the heel by a poisonous arrow, leading to...

27 Feb , 2019

Oxytocin: The Real ‘Heart-Beat’ Behind Valentine’s Day

Noah Ginnett

Oxytocin, Valentine's Day Psychology

Why do we love? Why do we hug? Why do we enjoy intimacy? There are many theological and scientific questions surrounding the concept of love. Since Valentine’s Day is here, we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about Oxytocin, i.e. the “l...

21 Feb , 2019

Preventing Hypertension Through Stress Management

Miranda Eastman

Cardiology

Almost every doctor’s appointment begins with a checkup of your vitals, the signs your body uses to indicate the functionality of the most important, life-sustaining operations. Included in this check-up should be a test of your blood pressure. Wh...

22 Jan , 2019

How Float Therapy Can Help with Arthritis

Kim McIntosh

arthritis, float therapy, floatation therapy Orthopedics

A recent study reported that chronic pain affects 116 million people, and of people with arthritis, pain is consistently the most common reason patients visit their rheumatologist. In other words, the majority of people with arthritis are in pai...

Medical Clinics, Orthopedics, Occupational Medicine, Walk-In

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Hot or Cold: The Degree to Which Pain is Treated

Does Playing Video Games cause Carpal Tunnel?

Sprains versus Strains: What’s the Difference?

Healthy Eating: The Proper Pick-me-up for Depression

Mediterranean Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid

The Weaker Point: Achilles Tendon Injuries

Oxytocin: The Real ‘Heart-Beat’ Behind Valentine’s Day

Preventing Hypertension Through Stress Management

How Float Therapy Can Help with Arthritis