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
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Is Supplementation Critical For Cognitive Improvement Seen With Exercise
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
The Aging Athlete … How to get there, and how to stay there.
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
Metabolic Health: How Our Diet Affects Joint Pain
We need to focus on metabolic health, instead of focusing on the management of metabolic disease. From an Orthopedic Surgery perspective, our metabolic health
Should We Delay ACL Surgery to Decrease Risk of Arthritis
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
Delaying Alzheimer’s Disease and Neurocognitive Decline: Let’s Stay Active Longer
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a devastating form of neurocognitive decline. Too many people falsely assume dementia is an inevitable part of the aging
Does Running Have Anti-Aging Benefits?
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
Fear and Surgical Decision Making
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
Should Injured Runners Be Treated By Orthopedic Surgeons Who Run?
Only runners can truly understand the mindset of another runner. Runners are a unique breed. They can be easy to treat, or they can be very challenging to
Meniscus surgery for complex degenerative tears can be avoided
Indeed, a degenerative meniscus tear cannot be normal? Right? Hang on a moment. We will get to that. Many people with meniscus tears sit apprehensively in my
When Can I Return To Work ?
When can I return to work after surgery is a common and appropriate question heard by Orthopedic Surgeons. The answer to this question is not always
Reinventing The Role of the Orthopedic “Surgeon”
The role of an orthopedic surgeon is going to evolve and change dramatically over the next 5-10 years. It might occur sooner than that. We as a group of
