By Kristy Warren

Are you being held back from an activity you love by pain or a nagging injury? A trip to the sports medicine specialist may be just what the doctor ordered. When you hear “sports medicine,” you understandably think of athletes, but sports medicine can benefit anyone seeking to become more active, reduce pain, or prevent injury during activity. Dr. Kyle Ungvarsky shares how you can manage pain more effectively with sports medicine—often without surgery! 

By Kristy Warren

When it comes to eating healthy and staying fit, most people aren’t thinking about their kidneys. Here’s why you should: 26 million Americans are currently affected by chronic kidney disease, and an additional 73 million Americans are estimated to be at risk of developing it. What’s more, nearly half of those suffering from kidney disease, don’t even realize their kidneys are damaged. March marks National Kidney Month, and it’s a great time to raise awareness of the simple preventive steps you can take to improve your kidney health at any age.

By Kristy Warren

Your heart pumps approximately 2,000 gallons of blood every day and beats an average of 2.5 billion times over your lifetime, which means keeping your heart in tip-top shape plays a big part in your overall health. Angela Dixon, a certified registered nurse practitioner with the Laurel Health Centers, sat down with The Homepage Network to talk women’s heart health, the important role of your family doctor in knowing your risks, and steps you can take today to boost your heart health. 

By Kristy Warren

A new year, a new you? When it comes to healthy resolutions, our resolve is often fizzling by February. We start each new year excited to better ourselves, so why don’t our resolutions to eat better and exercise more stick?

By Kristy Warren

Not all of us have access to a snow blower or plow, and shoveling snow manually is hard, physically taxing work. But did you know it can actually be dangerous to your heart and muscles when done improperly? Shoveling snow the wrong way can damage muscles, particularly in your lower back, and put life-threatening stress on your heart that could lead to a heart attack. 

By Kristy Warren

Overindulge a little over the holidays? Don't beat yourself up! Guilt gets you nowhere. Instead of shaming yourself for the extra pounds, be proactive and adopt these six healthy tips to get your fitness goals back on track.