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Wear mask at all times to prevent COVID

COVID19 Transmission: Should Everyone Be Wearing Masks ?

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

Exercise is more important than ever

Exercise Is More Critical Than Ever During A Pandemic

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

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

12 Hacks to Improve Sleep in Times of Stress

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

COVID-19 Update; A Message From Concerned Physicians

"EVERYTHING WE DO BEFORE A PANDEMIC WILL SEEM ALARMIST. EVERYTHING WE DO AFTER WILL SEEM INADEQUATE" - Michael Leavitt Why are we writing this?  The

Thigh strength decreases the risk of developing knee arthritis

Exercises for Leg Strength

Resistance or strengthening exercise is important for so many reasons.  Leg exercises are even more important than upper extremity

should I have surgery

Elective Surgery Optimization: A Paradigm Shift

The cost of surgical complications is extraordinarily high.  We can look at this in two ways. The cost to the healthcare system and the cost to the

remain active with knee osteoarthritis

10 Recommendations To Thrive With Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a prevalent health issue.  Despite a diagnosis of arthritis of the knee, the majority of you can live an active, happy

Thigh strength decreases the risk of developing knee arthritis

Thigh Strength and The Risk of Developing Knee Arthritis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent cause of pain, lost productivity, and disability.  Knee OA hurts.  And quite often, it hurts a lot.

plant based diet protein choices

Protein sources on a plant based diet

Whole food plant-based diets have helped many of our patients achieve health and weight goals that have eluded them for decades. None of those patients

MRI reports can cause harm

You cannot unsee your MRI report

Can it be harmful to view your MRI report?  Clearly the answer is yes.  Maybe not for all of you... but certainly for a good number of you. I have

ApoB predicts risk for heart disease

LDL and ApoB Exposure and the evolution of heart disease

What is the cause of atherosclerotic heart disease?  I reviewed this article for the sole purpose of improving my understanding of the etiology or cause of

tendon neuroplastic training for tendon related pain and tendinopathy

How Does Tendon Neuroplastic Training Work?

Exercise or physical therapy has been the primary treatment for tendon related pain.  Tendinopathy in the most common cause of tendon pain.  Has

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