What is “bone mineral density” (BMD)? Bone mineral density (BMD) testing generally correlates with bone strength and is used to diagnose osteoporosis. The BMD is measured with a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry test (referred to as a DXA scan). By measuring BMD, it is possible to predict fracture risk in the same manner that measuring […]
For some people, the annual physical examination is a source of reassurance that they’re as healthy as they feel. Others see it as an alarm system, to catch health problems before they become serious. The value of the routine annual exam remains a cherished tradition among many doctors and patients. What can you expect from […]
Dr. Gary Bernard’s ‘Program’ for Healthy Living The human body is an amazing work of art. It is composed of multiple parts, systems, organic and mineral substances, boundless energy, neurological synapses, electrical impulses, cellular metabolism, and on and on. If all of these functions happen in a gloriously systematic order a body will feel good, […]
Well, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to all the deserving dads out there! Seriously. It’s that one day a year that is set aside to celebrate and honor you as a father, if you are one! And if you don’t happen to be a “DAD” yet, just look at this day as a time to celebrate men. […]