The BBQ Side Dish of The Summer: INGREDIENTS • 3 avocados, slightly firm • 3 eggs • 1 cup flour • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs • 1 teaspoon salt • 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper • pepper, to taste • cooking spray PREPARATION 1. Slice the avocados in half, and then slice lengthwise into wedges. 2. … Continued
Q: I often feel that I would rather live with back pain than have “SURGERY”. Why should I consider having an endoscopic “PROCEDURE” instead? A: The decision of whether or not to have spine surgery can be very stressful. Today, due to advances in endoscopic spine, there are excellent alternatives to traditional, open back surgery. … Continued
Men, especially those with lighter skin, are more likely than anybody else to get skin cancer, including melanoma—the deadliest kind of skin cancer. When you think sun protection, you might think about a day at the beach. But over your lifetime, you get sun exposure doing everyday things like biking, working, running, or even mowing … Continued
Slimming down can be hard if you don’t know where to start. Here, are three tips that will guide you through your weight loss journey and make sure it’s successful. 1. Eat More! Adding food to your meals is crucial. Make sure to add more veggies, water and fish to your diet so you get … Continued
How Genetics Determine Gender By Gabrielle Mancuso A baby’s sex is determined by X and Y chromo- somes. With the X chromosome being female and the Y chromosome being male the gender of a baby is usually a 50/50 chance. However, there are certain situations in which the father can have something to do with … Continued
By Jaclyn Guliano, MD Each child develops differently, both mentally and physically. An annual wellness checkup by a board-certified physician can detect medical and behavioral health issues early, keep immuni- zations up to date, and provide an opportunity for both you and your child to ask the doctor about any concerns you have. Pediatricians vs. … Continued
Dr. Karla Isaacs As Palatal expanders are often placed while a child is still growing. They are used to widen the upper jaw so that the upper teeth fit properly together out and over the lower teeth. Underdeveloped growth or narrowing of the upper jaw is one of the major causes of crowding. If the … Continued
By Susan Heckler Teach your children well takes on new meaning. Around the country, students are moving into college dorms for the first time, totally unprepared emotionally. Kids arrived at college without some basic living skills. Parents have been becoming increasingly involved in their children’s lives, hovering over their every move to the point of … Continued
Pregnant women who nibble just a small piece of choc- olate each day may improve the circulatory health of their unborn child, a new study suggests. The tiny treat may also reduce the risk for preeclampsia, a potentially deadly condition in which a pregnant woman with normal blood pressure suddenly develops dangerous- ly high blood … Continued
By Lauren, Kolacki At least 2 days a week, older adults should do muscle–strengthening activities that involve all the major muscle groups. These are the muscles of the legs, hips, chest, back, abdomen, shoulders, and arms. Muscle-strengthening activities make muscles do more work than they are accustomed to during activities of daily life. Examples of … Continued