Dr. Anthony was thrilled to be a part of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Million Dollar Challenge (MDC) for the 11th year! He was both a participant and medical provider for the ride.
Jeff Anthony, DO Rides in CAF Million Dollar Challenge!
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Dr. Look and Dr. Myers – Docs for Women’s Rugby!
Michelle Look, MD and Alexandra Myers, DO are serving as doctors for the HSBC Women’s Rugby Sevens Tournament in Glendale, Colorado this weekend – October 20-21! This is the first of 6 rounds in the women’s series – the remaining rounds will take place in Dubai, Sydney, Kitakyushu, Langford, and Paris.
Rob Bernhard – Winner at Huntsman World Senior Games!
CONGRATULATIONS to our own Rob Bernhard (pictured in center), who competed and WON in the 2018 Huntsman World Senior Games! The Games are an international sports competition for athletes ages 50 and older and consist of 30 athletic events during a two-week period each October.
Check out Rob’s results!
- He was the OVERALL WINNER for his age group in Men’s Cycling, Division II
- He won FIRST PLACE for his age group in the Expert Mountain Bike Hill Climb
- He won FIRST PLACE for his age group in the Mountain Bike Cross Country Race
It’s Flu Season – Prevent and Treat It!
The flu is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the Influenza A, B, or C virus. It is usually transmitted when you inhale flu droplets in the air from an infected person who coughed, sneezed, or talked around you, or when you touch the droplets on a surface then touch your nose, mouth, or eyes.
Becca Rodriguez, DO in Emmy®-Nominated PBS Documentary!
Dr. Becca Rodriguez was filmed in a documentary for PBS, and it's nominated for an Upper Midwest Emmy® Award! SciGirls Stories: Latinas at Work features Dr. Rodriguez as a mentor to teenage girls about sports medicine. The 30-minute documentary also includes other stories about Latinas in STEM careers, which includes science, technology, engineering, and math.
How to Practice Mindfulness – Take a SIP!
Mindfulness is the act of being present in the moment, rather than focusing on the past or future. Practicing mindfulness allows you to be aware of your thoughts, feelings, and environment with acceptance and without judgment. Why be mindful?? It may contribute to a happier, healthier you by helping you improve focus, reduce stress and anxiety, treat depression, increase the ability to cope and be resilient, and improve social skills.
Osteoporosis
Throughout our lives, our bones break down and regenerate. When we’re young, our bone mass increases (and we grow) because bone regenerates faster than it breaks down. As we age, however, bone breaks down faster than it regenerates. Thus, we are faced with the risk of developing osteoporosis, or the weakening of bones.
First Pap Test
When should I have my first Pap test?
The Pap test is used primarily to screen for cervical cancer, and it may detect abnormal cells that could transform into cancer.
Power Pilates Training Classes
NOW’S THE TIME TO GO AFTER A CAREER YOU LOVE – TEACHING PILATES!
SDSM Pilates Wellness in Sorrento Valley is hosting the Power Pilates training starting in November – Take a look at the upcoming sessions and register today!
These Are the Good Fats You Should Eat!
Should you eat fat? Yes! But eat the right kind…
You want to eat the “good fats” – monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These foods may help lower the risk of heart disease, lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and prevent lethal heart rhythms: