Underwear…To Wear, or Not To Wear
When it comes to maintaining a healthy prostate, does it matter if you wear boxers or briefs, or no underwear at all? It is estimated that 5-7% of men, do not wear underwear. Many do this because they think it’s more comfortable, but is it also better for your prostate health? Not necessarily, but there […]
Prostate Cancer: The Warning Signs
When it comes to prostate health, it’s important to be aware of the warning signs that could signal prostate cancer. Chances are if you’re over 50, you’re familiar with this health issue that affects so many men each year. Second, only to skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American Men. In […]
Enlarged Prostate: What’s Normal and What’s Not
One of the most common symptoms of an enlarged prostate is frequent urination. Unless you’re drinking excessive amounts of water before bed, if you find yourself needing to urinate throughout the night, this could signal that you may be experiencing the effects of benign prostatic hyperplasia, also known as an enlarged prostate. But what exactly […]
Best Swimming Strokes for Knee Pain
You may have read this previous article about the best forms of exercise for people with knee osteoarthritis. The forms we covered are stretching, walking, cycling, and one of the very best exercises for knee pain, swimming. Today we are going to take a deeper look at the benefits of swimming. Swimming is a low-impact […]
Genicular Artery Embolization for Knee Pain
Here at MidAtlantic Vascular and Interventional, we are excited to offer a solution to osteoarthritic knee pain – called Genicular Artery Embolization. Let’s look a little further into what GAE is, and what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. GAE is a minimally invasive procedure that offers highly effective and long-lasting relief of […]
Walking on Sand with Knee Issues?
Is it safe to walk on the beach with knee issues? When you hear the phrase “long walks on the beach” it might sound a little bit like a corny dating app cliche. However, it’s more than a cliche, it’s beneficial. Walking on sand requires more effort than walking on a hard surface such as […]
The Wear and Tear of Aging
Ah yes, the wear and tear of aging. It’s happening to all of us, and it’s happening, to our knees. Did you know that with every step, your knees typically absorb one and a half times your body weight? You read that right. That pressure, plus the wear and tear of time, weakens the muscles […]
Yoga for Your Knees
Studies have found that yoga reduces knee pain. Though many might assume that a posture-based physical fitness practice such as yoga, isn’t a good fit. However, research has found quite the opposite to be true. In a 2013 study published in the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine, researchers worked with 30 […]
Reducing Pain with Exercise
It may sound counterintuitive, but exercise can reduce knee pain. Now that doesn’t mean that those of us with osteoarthritis should get out and sprint around the track, or start doing vigorous cross-fit workouts. However, it does mean that it’s important to make safe forms of exercise a part of your daily life, such as […]
Wearing the Right Shoes
The hips and knees are our largest joints and they are responsible for supporting our entire body. Because of this fact- wearing the right kind of shoes is critical, and can help you to avoid all sorts of issues with your hips, back, ankles, feet- and most of all, knees. In order for your knees […]