Health

According to the American Massage Therapy Association, around half of all adult Americans receive at least one therapeutic massage every year. This is a very significant number—but it’s actually very low compared to the number of Americans who want to give therapeutic massage a try. So why don’t more people seek the services a qualified massage therapist? Everybody has their own reasons. Some may not feel comfortable allowing someone else to perform therapeutic massage on [...]

There is an old adage that the squeaking wheel gets the most oil. If you need proof that adage still rings true, consider where we are with food science research. Much of the time, the loudest are heard, regardless of qualifications, while the more informed and experienced are silenced. For instance, a particular celebrity used her visibility to help lead a movement of parents denying their children the proper vaccinations needed to keep them safe [...]

Anesthesia today is safer than ever. But try telling that to a nervous parent of a 5-year-old about to have surgery, or to a patient in his 70s in poor health. Talking to your surgeon and physician anesthesiologist before surgery is an important step in making sure your experience is as safe and comfortable as possible - regardless of your age. But for children and older adults, that conversation is especially important. Dr. Daniel J. [...]