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remain active with knee osteoarthritis
Knee

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
Knee

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
Metabolic Health

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
MRI

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
Metabolic Health

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
Sports Medicine

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

Consequences of inactivity or rest on our health
Metabolic Health

The Serious Consequences of Recovery From Surgery and Inactivity

Injuries happen. Planned or unplanned surgery might put us in bed for a while.  Do you really need that brace? What are the consequences of as little as

LEg exercises improve longevity
Metabolic Health

Stronger Legs: 6 reasons why you should start squatting today

Larger muscles or muscle mass improves our chances of living longer, happier lives.  Muscle mass correlates with longevity.  Muscle mass correlates

Tendon Pain Tendonitis Tendinopathy in Runners
Running

Training Errors and Other Causes of Tendinopathy in Runners

Running is a fantastic sport.  Running has been associated with longevity; it improves cardiovascular fitness and enables us to clear the cobwebs from our

complex posterior horn meniscus tear
Meniscus

Meniscus surgery increases your risk of requiring a knee replacement: Podcast

Complex degenerative meniscus tears are quite common.  The majority of us will develop them in our lifetime.  The research has been clear over the

Muscle mass and longevity
Longevity

Muscle Mass, Strength and Longevity

When optimizing our health and longevity, prioritizing muscle mass and muscle strength is a critically important consideration.  Our muscle mass and

sedentary lifestyle and insulin resistance
Metabolic Health

Insulin Resistance: Are You One Of The 50% Of People Who Have It ?

Nearly 50% of Americans have Insulin Resistance (IR).  People with IR do not have a typical appearance.  Some of you with insulin resistance are thin

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