Each week, OMRF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judith James opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal My sister recently completed the Boston Marathon. (Please indulge a brief moment of brotherly bragging: My sister, Ali, is a phenomenal athlete!) She started out with […]
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Bodywork: Can exercise compromise the immune system?
Can exercise — and especially long and intense sessions — compromise our immune systems?
Bodywork: Seeking relief for blistered feet
I find myself in a conundrum I’ve faced many times before: Should I lance the blister or leave it alone?
Bodywork: Does strenuous exercise leave us prone to illness?
I recently ran a marathon. Do I need to worry that, at least in the short run, this kind of effort will leave my body more prone to illnesses like Covid-19?
Bodywork: What causes fainting after running?
During a recent marathon, a friend stopped briefly to pose for a photo with family and friends. But when he did, he felt faint and nearly passed out. He went on to finish the race and reports no further problems. Is this something he needs to explore further with his doctor?
Holding onto the precious gift of health
When I was a kid, I spent countless hours swimming. At the township pool. In the lake behind the yellow house we rented each summer in New Hampshire. Or on Long Island Sound, where we’d pack lunches and head to the beach during visits to my grandparents. After tiring of trying to keep myself afloat, […]
