Podcast with Dr. Kern Singh of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush joining Steve and Dr. Cole to discuss non-narcotic treatment for back pain both pre and
Category: Prevention
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush shifts to telemedicine, postpones non-urgent surgery — key insights from Dr. Brian Cole
On March 19, Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush implemented new policies around patient visits and performing surgeries through mid-April due to the coronavirus outbreak. The
How’s Your Heart Health?
You can get an estimate of your risk for a heart attack or stroke with an online heart health calculator; The factors used to calculate
How to Protect Against Germs at the Grocery Store
Shop Safely Everyone goes grocery shopping and wherever there are humans, there are microorganisms — and while some are harmless, others can make you sick.
Distant Socializing- Important For Health And Sanity
Maintaining physical distancing is important to prevent the spread of coronavirus but it may come with a heavy emotional cost; Use technology such as FaceTime,
The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
I was skeptical, but it turns out there is something to be said for a daily fast, preferably one lasting at least 16 hours. I’ve
Exercise for Relaxation | An Approach to Well-Being
Keys to embarking on a path toward reduced stress and improved well-being 1. Pay attention to your breath 2. Yoga is a great way to
Staying Active During COVID-19
*UPDATED 3/24/2020* Evolving public health guidance will result in changing recommendations on safe physical activity from the team at Exercise is Medicine. We are committed
Learning to Run More Softly Can Reduce Risk for Overuse Running Injuries
Scientists have found that almost 80 percent of all runners will experience an overuse running injury in any given year. Most are reoccurring injuries that
Risky Movement Patterns After ACL Surgery–Implications for Long-term Knee Health
Surgery to repair a damaged anterior cruciate ligament in the knee (ACL surgery) is most common in young, active individuals. However, even after return to
Strength, Self-Care Ability and Death in Aging Adults…Get a Grip!
Loss of muscle strength during aging presents many health problems. Since muscle strength can be difficult to measure, handgrip strength often serves as an estimate
How Exercise May Affect Your Immunity
Does exercise help or hinder our bodies’ ability to fight off infections? It depends. Does exercise help or hinder our bodies’ ability to fight off