Day: April 21, 2021
When Should I Get My First Colonoscopy?
Everyone needs to undergo a colon cancer screening at some point in their life. Not counting some kinds of skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. It is the third most common cancer in men and in women. In the midst of covid-19, it is important…
Healthy LI: Health Benefits of Roller Skating
Heart Healthy Roller skating is a great form of aerobic exercise! Roller skating allows your heart rate to raise which is great for helping workout your heart. This form of exercise is also great for shedding weight, rollerskating for one hour can burn anywhere from 500 to 700 calories! Great for Kids Roller skating is…
Healthy LI: Benefits of Kayaking
Helps you lose weight Like any exercise, kayaking is great for getting your heart rate up and shedding some unwanted fat! What is great about kayaking is that you may feel like you’re not doing exercise at all. Studies show that the average person can burn roughly 400 calories in an hour of kayaking. Improved…
Calcium Score: Know Your Risk for a Heart Attack
More than a million Americans have a heart attack each year, and nearly half of them are fatal. Over half the people who die from a heart attack have no symptoms. Coronary Artery Disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Every 36 seconds one person dies…
Back Pain Q&A
Interview with Dr. Brett Helfer, Musculoskeletal Radiologist at ZP Neck and low back pain are extremely common complaints. Close to one-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. Back pain accounts for more than 250 million lost work days per year and experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some points in their lives. How…
Healthy LI: Benefits of Swimming
Benefits of Swimming Works your whole body: There are many health benefits of swimming, but one of the best benefits is that it is an entire body workout. During swimming, your heart rate increases, you tone muscle, build strength and you build endurance, all with non a non-weightbearing exercise. There are many different styles of…