by David Schechter MD | Dec 2, 2020 | Health
Over the last month, I have co-led four sessions of a new TMS Healing Group on Tuesday evenings. The purpose of the group is to allow diagnosed TMS patients to interact with and benefit from the observations and insights of other patients as well as get input from a...
by David Schechter MD | Feb 13, 2019 | Health
What can you do this cold and flu season? Focus on Prevention: wash your hands before eating or before touching mouth or eyes. Get a flu shot. Stay hydrated. Travel as little as you can in airplanes; carry hand sanitizer with you on planes. What do you do if you get...
by David Schechter MD | Oct 17, 2017 | Health
Taking time off when you’re sick doesn’t mean missing your fitness goals Many people can find it tough to take a sick day when they’re in the middle of training. Dr. Schechter was recently interviewed by MapMyRun Blog about when it is safe to run...
by David Schechter MD | Sep 2, 2015 | Health
Exercise Benefits– Brisk Walking “The Brisk Walk” A lot of my patients have a hard time integrating exercise into busy lifestyles with long hours working and often childcare responsibilities. One of my proposed solutions for this is the brisk walk....
by David Schechter MD | Jul 15, 2015 | Health
(Updated July 2020) Ouch! These hurt. This is one condition that’s far more common in men than women. In fact, some compare the pain of a kidney stone to childbirth; it can be that intense. There are genetic factors and dietary factors for kidney...
by David Schechter MD | May 20, 2015 | Health
Patients come in to the office (and sometimes call or email) about their ankle injuries. Often it’s basketball, but it can be running at night, stepping off a curb, or “horsing around”. In any event, the ankle has suffered a twisting or...
