By Roseanne C. Schoen, PT, DPT, LLCC There is no specific lymphedema diet, but there are some general guidelines to follow: -Limit salt intake- try to avoid processed foods or foods with high sodium content which can cause fluid retention and increased swelling...
By Riva Preil Approximately 70% of cervical cancer is caused by two types of human papillomaviruses (HPV), HPV 16 and HPV 18. In addition, it is believed that many cases of oropharyngeal cancers, especially amongst heterosexual males, are caused by sexually...
By Riva Preil  During these hot and humid summer days, it’s important to be mindful of taking appropriate precautions to stay healthy. Unfortunately, hundreds of deaths occur in the United States annually due to extreme heat. Taking the proper precautions to ensure...
By Riva Preil The Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) proudly presents “A Primer for Women’s Health: Learn about Your Body in 52 Weeks.†This wonderful tool will present a different health tip every week for...
In honor of summer, and the fabulous Riva Preil, we will use this blog to echo Riva’s advice on summer footwear. We all know that flip-flops are, in theory, the perfect summer shoe. They are light, they are airy, and they are very inexpensive. However, flip-flops...
By Riva Preil 33.9% of men above age 20 in America are obese. 31.7% of men above age 20 in America have high blood pressure. 22.2% of men 18 and older in America smoke cigarettes on a regular basis. 12.5% of men 18 and older are in “fair†or “poor†health...
