Osteoporosis is common — two in 10 women over age 50 have it. Osteoporosis happens when your body loses more bone tissue than it produces. Bones become weak and brittle, making them more susceptible to fractures. Unfortunately, the first sign of osteoporosis is often a broken bone. Aloiya Kremer, MD, a Sports Medicine Physician and the Medical Director for St. Elizabeth …

Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, feasts and traditions. For many weekend warriors, it’s also time for a friendly game of touch football after your Thanksgiving meal. As the excitement builds for the coming festivities, Aloiya Kremer, MD, St. Elizabeth Sports Medicine physician, offers tips to help you prioritize your health and wellness to prevent injuries. 5 Tips for …

For years, Gatorade was the only sports drink out there. Developed in the 1960s by University of Florida trainers “” hence that “Gator” in “Gatorade” “” the popular drink held a near monopoly for decades as its popularity soared with professional athlete endorsements, sideline dousings of winning coaches and the “Is it in you?” commercials. In recent years, other brands …

Now that the weather is warming up, it will become much more tempting to jump off that treadmill and opt for an outdoor run. If you can’t wait to get back outside, you may want to try trail running. The number of trail runners in the United States increased from 4.5 million to more than 6 million between 2006 and …

Summer’s wonderful for getting outdoors. But if that includes moving your workouts outdoors  – or, more challenging, starting a workout regimen outdoors – you need to keep some things in mind to protect your body. Start with these five: WHEN TO HYDRATE In hot, humid temperatures, you’re going to sweat more, and the time to account for that isn’t after …