Weight lifting doesn’t always have to happen at the gym—any park bench, open space, shady tree or living room can be a great place to get in shape! Lifting is an important part of wellness and physical fitness. It helps break down and rebuild muscle, which in turn burns more calories and tones the body. You don’t need weights to lift, either; with enough repetition and sets, your own body weight can be used in training to get in shape. (more…)
The benefits of a committed exercise program are well known. Running, in particular, is an excellent way to reap myriad physical health, emotional health and social benefits. If you have the use of your legs and are able to walk without difficulty, then you are almost certainly able to run. (more…)
Guest post by Danielle Jardine, MD
New Yorkers know the drill. When summer temperatures soar into the 90s, we run from one air-conditioned venue to the next, stopping only to refill our ice-cold beverages. Breezes from approaching trains deep within the subway provide temporary relief on our way to beaches, pools or community cooling centers. But what if our jobs or activities have us outdoors or exposed to the summer heat for extended periods of time? (more…)
Summer is here, and with the beautiful warm weather come all types of outdoor activities: team sports, hiking, walking and cycling. Although traumatic injuries, such as from a fall or bike accident, are difficult to avoid, you can prevent less serious injuries from becoming repetitive strain injuries. (more…)
In the summer, we are outdoors—and hopefully exercising—more often. About 10% of people who exercise will get exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB). Symptoms may include wheezing, excessive shortness of breath, chest tightness, or just coughing beginning 5 to 10 minutes after exercise. EIB occurs most frequently in persons with asthma, particularly those whose asthma is not well controlled. Various studies show that up to 90% of people with asthma have EIB. But it can also occur in isolation—in a person without asthma. (more…)
I cannot count the number of patients who come into our Williamsburg office with a physical ailment and we end up talking about their overwhelming level of stress. Job, housing, kids, relationships, money and health: Anxiety overshadows pleasure and relaxation tenfold. With today’s modern conveniences, why does life seem MORE stressful instead of more relaxing? (more…)