When the greatest-of-all-time gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympics to focus on her mental wellbeing, most observers applauded her decision, viewing it as an act of courage and bravery, an eye-opener for breaking the stigma around mental health. Many felt it was a positive step (no pun intended) because it reignited conversations about elite athletes… Read More »
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers is out for Game 5 against the Washington Wizards after an MRI revealed a small lateral meniscus tear in his right knee. Embiid is considered day-to-day for now, meaning he’ll be MIA from Wednesday’s playoff game at the very least. The injury first came to light on May 31… Read More »
D. Todd Detar, DO Q. What attracted you to medicine? A. While studying health education at the University of Delaware, a college sports injury ended my life’s dream of becoming an NFL player. One of my coaches saw an opportunity for me to work as a trainer for the Philadelphia Phillies, and over time, I… Read More »
Q I’m in my late forties and peri-menopausal and while I’m active and healthy and in the best shape of my life, I’m worried about my sex drive, or lack of it. I love my husband and we have a great relationship but I feel we are in a funk at the moment that neither… Read More »