by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 22, 2014 | Health Articles

Today children live in the virtual world as much as the real. Unfortunately their health is not as easily modified as an "app". Good computer ergonomics – our posture when we sit at our workstations – is important for children as well as for adults. According a New York Times article, over 70% of America's...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 20, 2014 | Health Articles

You may have heard that the less sleep you get, the more likely you are to gain weight. How exactly does this happen? Our body is maintained by a series of delicate balances that help us maintain a set “level” that keeps us healthy. Many of these set points are balanced by hormones that regulate...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 13, 2014 | Health Articles

As the national anthem ends, your heart pounds, the sound of the fans rings in your ears with a blur as the energy that cannot be contained any longer takes hold and bursts forth as you prepare to take the field. For generations our country has a great passion for sports. With each generation, kids...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 8, 2014 | Health Articles

Your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc., are a true gift. We are first taught just how precious this gift is when our children are born. Sunshine is in a child’s smile and we can think of nothing more beautiful or precious. So often there is a disconnection when we talk about how important it is...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 6, 2014 | Health Articles

Spring cleaning has begun for most Americans. Not many people like doing the housework. For most, it’s a real pain in the aaah … what’s the word? Sacroiliac. But it’s not just the disruption it causes to your longed-for life of leisure; it really can be a pain. Literally. So this year plan to keep...
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