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Video Answers to your COVID19 Questions: Update 4/6/2020

Posted April 6, 2020by Howard J. Luks, MD

Here are short video answers to 12 questions I have received through various social channels. Enjoy.

COVID19 Transmission: Should Everyone Be Wearing Masks ?

Posted April 3, 2020by Howard J. Luks, MD

Should everyone be wearing masks to combat the spread of the COVID19 pandemic due to SARS-CoV-2? Many people remain very confused as to whether or not they should be wearing a mask to minimize the … continue reading

Exercise Is More Critical Than Ever During A Pandemic

Posted April 3, 2020by Howard J. Luks, MD

Far too many people are not exercising at the very time it has it could have its greatest payoff. It’s at times like these when exercise is more important than ever. Failing to exercise when … continue reading

Sleep is so important for your health and ability to fight infections

12 Hacks to Improve Sleep in Times of Stress

Posted March 24, 2020by Howard J. Luks, MD

Sleep is required by all living beings to remain healthy. Poor sleep leads to poor health. It is time to actively pursue sleep, much like we actively pursue exercise. Despite the importance, we are a … continue reading

Virtual Visits with Dr Howard Luks

Posted March 23, 2020by Howard J. Luks, MD

Hello… These are trying times. Despite being in your home, you can still “see” your doctors. I have been an Orthopedic knee and shoulder surgeon for 20 years. I am looking forward to learning new … continue reading

Precision Containment: Our Bold Next Step

Posted March 20, 2020by Howard J. Luks, MD

“We must be the great arsenal of democracy. For us this is an emergency as serious as war itself. We must apply ourselves to our task with the same resolution, the same sense of … continue reading

Hospitals Need Urgent Fiscal Support : COVID-19: Healthcare Capacity

Posted March 19, 2020by Howard J. Luks, MD

Hospitals require an immediate infusion of capital. When you walk into a hospital, you see droves of people in scrubs and white coats The white coats are disappearing. The personal protective equipment is out, but … continue reading

COVID-19 Update; A Message From Concerned Physicians

Posted March 14, 2020by Howard J. Luks, MD

“EVERYTHING WE DO BEFORE A PANDEMIC WILL SEEM ALARMIST. EVERYTHING WE DO AFTER WILL SEEM INADEQUATE” – Michael Leavitt Why are we writing this? The COVID-19 pandemic has reached a point where containment is no … continue reading

Thigh strength decreases the risk of developing knee arthritis

Exercises for Leg Strength

Posted February 26, 2020by Howard J. Luks, MD

Resistance or strengthening exercise is important for so many reasons. Leg exercises are even more important than upper extremity exercises. For runners, an exercise program can help minimize the risk of overuse injury. For athletes … continue reading