Last week, we reported that it was World Osteoporosis Day. We talked a little about the risk factors contributing to osteoporosis, and how exercise can help protect against it. But how exactly does exercise help your bones? And what is the best way to get these benefits? For answers to these and other challenging questions, we interviewed Dr. Dorina Drukman - one of ZocDoc's fantastic physiatrists.

Arthritis is one of the most common diseases, but also one of the most frequently misunderstood. World Arthritis Day is changing that. Take a minute to learn about arthritis - the facts may surprise you.

And some employees in particular are feeling the heat. In yesterday's Health pages, the Gray Lady took on the recent office trend of replacing desk chairs with exercise balls, and we hope their conclusions will settle some arguments around here.

Like it or not, we have entered the Age Of The Text. Cell phone text messaging is now the most common form of communication among teenagers. Over four billion texts are sent every day. But according to the summer newsletter of the American Pain Foundation, all that texting may be causing neck and shoulder pain.

Any child knows what to do when you hear that cry. You whisper,  "Polo!" and flounder backwards, giggling like a loon. Whether you're splashing in a pool, wading in a stream, or surfing in the ocean, getting wet and having fun is synonymous with summer. Everyone knows it's a great way to beat the heat, but did you know swimming is also one of the best kinds of exercise?

If you live in New York, getting anywhere at the moment probably involves a lot of slipping and sliding on sheets of ice. As one of our interns can attest, falls are painful and can lead to more serious injuries. So starting today, ZocDoc has you (and him) covered.