Limit Pressure on Your Knees, Ankles, Feet and Low Back Recumbent bike exercise is one of the best and safest ways to do “cardio” training, limiting pressure on knees, ankles, feet and low back. For some, it’s the single best cardio approach, for others a [...]
House Calls Can Save Money and Increase the Quality of Care As Dr. Jauhar so clearly shows in this New York Times article (and I wholeheartedly agree), revival of the house call would bring enormous benefits to the health care system, and improve care for [...]
Hip Strength and Stability for People 50+ Hip strength and stability is the core issue for seniors in safe and secure standing, transferring and walking, either unaided or with assistive devices like a cane or walker. David Jack and Silver Sneakers present these seven exercises [...]
All-Season Walking at the YMCA Walking is the simplest, most natural exercise and walking is available to most of us. Oklahoma summers and volatile weather often discourage outside walking, and for other reasons too, the YMCA treadmill stands out as a key activity to achieve [...]
Healthy Exercise for People 50+ Shoulders are a real trouble spot for people 50+. Here is a quick video from Silver Sneakers clearly showing shoulder exercises you can do at home to strengthen supporting muscles and help keep your shoulders strong, flexible and less prone [...]
Common Sense Family Doctor is a regular feature on our website. Today’s topic involves sleep apnea screening. Read the Common Sense Family Doctor Here Screening means testing people with no symptoms. Since it is difficult to make a person without symptoms feel better, the reason [...]
Here’s a timely essay on health screening data. The Common Sense Family Doctor says, “Causing needless worry about cancer or another absent health condition can seem trivial compared to the prospect of saving a life.” But there are many harms associated with many types of [...]
Chronic Diseases in Oklahoma Are Common, Costly, and Can Be Reduced Through Exercise, Good Nutrition and Access to Health Care LAWTON, OK – During the week of October 17-21, MainStreet Clinic joins the Society for Public Health Education to promote National Health Education Week to [...]
Low-Carb, Low-Cal and Unexpectedly Delicious Recipe of the Week – Kickin’ Collard Greens Submitted by Ken Adams and found on All Recipes “If you like greens you will love this recipe. The bacon and onions give them a wonderful flavor. Add more red pepper for [...]
Savory and Very Low-Carb Recipe of the Week – Low-Carb Tarragon Chicken This savory, easy chicken recipe is very low in carbohydrates. Excellent for those who are managing their diabetes. Serves six. Ingredients for Low-Carb Tarragon Chicken 6 chicken breasts 1 ½ cups celery, diced [...]