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Sports Medicine, Longevity, & More

Living A Longer, Healthier Life Shouldn’t Be Complicated.

Want to live a better life but feel overwhelmed? Longevity is achievable without sweat, without strict elimination diets, useless supplements, or pounding the pavement until you’re too sore to enjoy the rest of your day.

Sports Medicine

The Silent Culprits: How Sedentary Lifestyles and Poor Metabolic Health Exacerbate Joint Issues

In the realm of orthopedic health, joint issues stand out as common afflictions troubling a significant portion of the population. While traumatic injuries and

Longevity

The Interplay of Metabolic Health and Musculoskeletal Wellness

When we think about musculoskeletal disorders – be it joint pain, muscle stiffness, or tendon issues – the immediate assumption often leans towards mechanical

Sports Medicine

Bone-on-bone.. Why messaging should be informative and not harmful

This is a guest post that I was asked to write for Sensible Medicine. You can view my original post here. After we look at your X-rays in the office,

Knee Arthritis

Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Unraveling the Impact of Metabolic Health and Lifestyle

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, a condition marked by the gradual loss of joint cartilage, is increasingly prevalent in the modern world. This article delves

Sports Medicine

Rotator Cuff Pain in Adults: Understanding Causes, Evaluation and Treatments.

Shoulder pain is a common complaint among adults, potentially with a significant impact on daily activities and quality of life. While various factors

Sports Medicine

High-Tech and Low-Touch Medicine: Navigating the Future of Human-Centered Healthcare

A paradox emerges in the evolving landscape of modern healthcare: as technology advances, the traditional human-centered aspects of medicine, such as the art of

Sports Medicine

The Escalating Rates of Metabolic Diseases and Their Consequences

The rates of metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and heart disease, have been on the rise for decades. In

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Longevity

Lactate is far more important than you think

Serum lactate is a signaling molecule that plays an important role in various physiological processes, including muscle metabolism, brain function, and energy

Sports Medicine

How to determine your aerobic and anaerobic thresholds

Determining one's aerobic and anaerobic thresholds is crucial for effective training and performance as a runner. The aerobic threshold is the point at which

Sports Medicine

Moderate-intensity training to improve mitochondrial fitness and endurance skills

Mitochondria are often referred to as the "powerhouses" of our cells because they are responsible for generating the energy that our cells need to function.

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Longevity

Metabolic Syndrome’s Downstream Consequences

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that increases the likelihood of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. These

Sports Medicine

Does our weight increase the risk of dementia? It appears so.

Obesity is a significant public health concern, as it has been linked to a wide range of negative health outcomes, including heart disease, stroke, and

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