April, 2022 – Getting To Know Sports Medicine with Dr. Jason Lee In this Optimal Health episode, Dr. Jason Lee, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, sits down with host Pete Waggoner to discuss all things sports medicine. Dr. Lee offers an in-depth explanation of what sports medicine is, how physicians like him work with the […]
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Managing Sports Concussion with Dr. Likness
March, 2022 – Managing Sports Concussion with Dr. Likness In this episode, host Pete Waggoner interviews Dr. Lincoln Likness, the pioneer of Hudson Physicians’ sports concussion program. They discuss how the sports medicine team of the Hudson Physicians works with the schools, parents, and coaches to prevent and manage sports-related injuries, especially concussions. Dr. Likness […]
Continue readingHeart Disease + Women: What You Need to Know
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women, but the warning signs for men are different than they are for women. What’s more, heart disease, which causes one out of every three deaths in women, doesn’t affect all women the same, and common misconceptions can put many […]
Continue reading2022 Checklist to Stay Healthy
The New Year is often a time for resolutions and start-overs for many of us as we see the turning of the calendar as a perfect time to get our stuff in order. And while we may have the best intentions on December 31, we also may find our resolutions waning just weeks after setting […]
Continue readingThe Holidays, Stress and Your Health
The holiday season is here and while some may fa-la-la-la-la in holiday cheer, many of us experience a higher level of stress during this time. This increased stress may come from excessive commitments, increased eating and spending time with family (or even the notion of doing so). Whatever the cause, it’s important to know that […]
Continue readingCold or Flu: What Medications Should I Use?
With so many variables in life keeping us on our toes, one thing always remains a constant: cold and flu season. Every year when sickness falls upon us, we find ourselves trying to differentiate between which one we might have. There are some key symptoms to each, and they can vary when it comes to […]
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