Sandals can be a great way to help your feet breath during the hot summer months, but they can also expose your feet to harmful UV rays. Most people put sunscreen on their face, neck and arms, but oftentimes we forget to get the top of our feet, and that can leave you susceptible to […]
Running Can Improve Bone Density
Calcium is a great way to improve your bone density, but a new study out of Spain suggests running can provide similar benefits. The findings published this week in the European Journal of Applied Physiology revealed that endurance running can be beneficial for bone health. For the study, researchers examined how long distance running affected […]
Cold Weather Increases Football Concussion Risk
The move to an indoor stadium may mean that the brains of Minnesota Viking players are less likely to be injured, according to a new study that examined the role weather and temperature plays in concussion risk in football players. Research out of Canada suggests that external factors like weather and temperature play a significant […]
Tragedy and the Holistic Medicine Rationale
As a practicing surgeon, I like to keep my eye out for medical stories in the news. One story that caught my attention and the attention of the nation was that of Ezekiel Stephan, the one-year-old Canadian boy who died after contracting meningitis. It’s always heartbreaking when a child dies, but this story is gaining […]
Diagnosing High Ankle Sprain Severity in NFL Players
Ankle injuries are widely regarded as one of the most common injuries suffered by football players, and current estimates suggest that upwards of 1 in 5 ankle injuries involves a syndesmotic sprain. These types of sprains are more complex than basic lateral sprains, as they often involve more pain and a longer recovery period. Syndesmotic ankle sprains, […]
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