I.M 120 Helping you to BE YOUR BEST SELF

Nothing can kill the buzz of a romantic get away quicker than a medical problem. If your travel plans incorporate an expectation of carnal bliss, be prepared to amplify your joy by avoiding some of the ...

In the world of conventional pharmacological medicine, there are two broad categories of medications; generics and brand-name drugs.

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Dr. Stephen Petteruti lays out the facts, and lays to rest a few fallacies, about getting a flu shot.

Does it really make any sense for a perfectly healthy, young person to subject themselves to the discomfort, expense, and potential risk of being immunized against the flu? Frequently in my office a patient will say to me “I haven’t been sick in 10 years, why should I bother?” to which I usually answer “I’ve never been in a head-on collision, but I always buckle my seatbelt.” You just need to run into one bad case of the flu to make you wish you had done more to protect...

The first step is seeing it for what it is.

It’s the dead of winter. You wake up in darkness and go home in darkness. You find yourself more irritable, short tempered. Your energy and enthusiasm for things you typically enjoy starts to fade. Food selection gets skewed, in some cases comfort eating takes place, and others a tendency to miss meals may occur.

You may find yourself feeling a sense of existential angst. Maybe, you even find yourself becoming tearful with mild provocation. Your interest in sex may diminish. Your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep may...

Spring can be the perfect time to start a new fitness routine. Whether you have been sedentary all winter, or just looking to change the routine of your workout, now's the perfect time. Here are 5 ways to start or stay motivated this spring. 

1. Set Realistic Goals: If you have been sitting around all winter, now is not the time to go out and run a 5k on the first 60 degree day. Start slowly and build up to a level that you are comfortable with. Commit to 30 minutes a day, 3-4 days a week.

2. Get Outdoors: Have you been walking/...