A balanced exercise program including resistance exercise has been proven to delay the onset of serious chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, dementia, hypertension and insulin resistance (Type 2 diabetes). If you are over 35, … continue reading
Far too many people still believe that a glass of orange juice in the morning is right for you. Similarly, far too many still believe that downing a sports drink during running, tennis, soccer, etc. … continue reading
Muscle function and cognition decline with age. Sarcopenia is the medical term for age related muscle loss. That means that if you are older than 40 and do not regularly perform resistance exercise then you … continue reading
Trail running has long been my happy place. Actually, any form of running enables me to start my day invigorated and ready to go. Regular exercise associates with many upsides. Exercising so that we can … continue reading
We need to focus on metabolic health, instead of focusing on the management of metabolic disease. From an Orthopedic Surgery perspective, our metabolic health has been shown to affect knee pain, osteoarthritis, and our rotator cuff. … continue reading
ACL tears are occurring with alarming frequency. Most people are told to have ACL surgery soon after the injury. Many people are under the false assumption that once the ACL surgery and rehabilitation is done the knee is … continue reading
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating form of neurocognitive decline. Too many people falsely assume dementia is an inevitable part of the aging process. AD is not the only form of dementia, but it is … continue reading
Can endurance running help us live better or live longer? We know that endurance running improves our cardiovascular health. How does running protect our DNA which in turn could lead to a healthier lifespan (healthspan)? … continue reading
Fear has a role in elective surgery decision making. I’m not convinced that many doctors understand this. Throughout the last six months, we tracked a large number of second opinions. Many of you wanted to … continue reading
