Serve Up a Longer Life: Tennis & Longevity February 26, 2026 - Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA breaks down research from the Copenhagen City Heart Study showing how tennis and other sports… View More
Fibermaxxing: The Viral Nutrition Trend Is More Than Just Hype February 25, 2026 - Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA breaks down the fibermaxxing trend, explaining the science behind increasing fiber intake, its health benefits,… View More
How Sleep Quality Impacts Athletic Performance and Injury Risk February 23, 2026 - Discover how sleep quality affects muscle recovery, reaction time, and injury risk in athletes. Learn how mattress support, spinal alignment,… View More
When Is an Injury Really Healed? The Difference Between Pain Relief and Full Recovery February 20, 2026 - Learn why pain-free movement does not always mean full healing after a sports injury. Explore recovery timelines, tissue healing, and… View More
Rethinking Exercise: How Daily Movement Protects Children’s Mental Health February 19, 2026 - Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA explains how daily physical activity supports brain development and emotional regulation in children, and why… View More
Essential Golf Fundamentals Every Beginner Should Master First February 14, 2026 - Learn the most important golf fundamentals for beginners, including grip, posture, alignment, tempo, short game focus, and course management tips… View More
Olympic Athletes Who’ve Struggled With Mental Health Issues February 13, 2026 - Explore how Olympic athletes like Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Shaun White have spoken openly about depression, anxiety,… View More
Healing and the Hunt for Gold: Winter Olympians Overcome Injury February 12, 2026 - Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA explores how advances in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine are helping Winter Olympians overcome ACL… View More
Hydration: The Foundation of Athletic Performance February 10, 2026 - Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA explains why proper hydration is essential for athletic performance, recovery, and injury prevention, and how… View More
How Hormonal Health Shapes Athletic Performance and Long-Term Physical Capacity February 8, 2026 - Explore how hormonal health shapes athletic performance, recovery, and long-term physical capacity. Learn how training load, nutrition, sleep, and stress… View More
Why Stretching Still Matters In Modern Sports Medicine February 7, 2026 - Learn why stretching remains important in sports medicine, including the benefits of dynamic vs static stretching for mobility, recovery, injury… View More
The Most Frequent Sports Injuries, From Sprains to Dental Trauma February 6, 2026 - Learn about the most frequent sports injuries, from sprains and fractures to concussions and dental trauma. Discover causes, symptoms, and… View MoreSports Medicine Weekly® gratefully acknowledges the following partners for their generous support and commitment to the Advancement of Orthopedic and Cell Biology Research at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago through the LiveActive Fund. Learn more about partnering with Sports Medicine Weekly®.