Next to Nature: Dental Implants

Oral health seems simple, but surprisingly, it is more difficult and neglected than most think. Therefore, many people lose teeth prematurely due to tooth decay, periodontal disease or trauma. There are many restorations that may be used to replace lost teeth; they can be as simple as dentures, cemented crowns and bridges, up to the Cadillac treatment and dental implants. Continued >>

Exercising With Your Pet

Pets are more fun if you can enjoy activities together, especially outdoors in the summertime. Exercising is a great way to spend time with them. Pets not only serve as a great motivator to get you out to exercise, but also can make the whole experience a lot of fun. Continued >>

A New Kid on the Block: MRSA

Last week I was working out in one of Louisville 's prominent sweat pits. These are my favorite kinds of gyms - no glitter, nothing glamorous, just some good old-fashioned free weights and a bunch of fans blowing around hot air. While awaiting my favorite machine I noticed the last guy using it left about 12 ounces of his body weight behind in the form of sweat. I thought to myself, "It's just perspiration, go get a towel and wipe it off." For some reason my conscience said, "use another machine." Part of my hesitation was due to a group of bacterial "superbugs" occupying our health-care facilities and our communities. This superbug's name is Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, also known as MRSA. Continued >>