Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the build-up of fat inside your liver. This condition can lead to a more serious condition called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
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Can Athletes Benefit from Using Infrared Saunas?
Athletes often have a lot of aches and pains, and using an infrared sauna can help to alleviate some of that pain. Infrared heat helps
Using Light Therapy To Treat Certain Medical Conditions
Sunshine makes people feel good. Consumers seek out products that simulate sunshine, like alarm clocks that wake them with a simulated sunrise, and therapy lamps
How to Identify and Treat Symptoms of Seasonal Depression
Do you or someone you know constantly experience episodes of mood problems at certain times of the year, such as late fall or winter? If
Five Proactive Ways to Take Care of Your Health
You can take care of your health in two ways: proactively and reactively. Unfortunately, most people are busy and have little or no time for
An Essential Guide to Electronic Health Records
Medicine has developed significantly over the past years to meet the changing needs of patients. And, in this transformation, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have played
Is Exercise Harmful or Beneficial if You Have Epilepsy?Â
Epilepsy is one of the most common diseases that most young people struggle with today. Even though the world is better educated on the causes
What is a High Ankle Sprain?
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Joshua James, DPT, CSCS from Rush Physical Therapy to
Getting Your Head Back in The Game – Effective Recovery Strategies For Treating a Concussion
A concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a jolt to the body. Concussions can range from mild to
What’s Your Biological Age? A New ‘Aging Clock’ Has the Answer
How old are you, really? It seems like a simple question. It’s based on when you’re born. Yet we all know people who seem much
Percussive Massage Devices: Muscle Relief in the Palm of Your Hand
In this week’s episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Cole reviews some of the evidence-based benefits of the increasingly popular Percussive massage devices. Percussive massage
The Role of Psychological Factors In Sports Injury Management
A sports injury is something all athletes fear, even though they know that there is always a risk of sustaining one on the field. In
