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The Relationship Between Inflammation and Your Diet
BySports Medicine Weekly October 21, 2022October 21, 2022

Inflammation is the body’s mechanism for healing itself. When your body encounters a virus, bacteria, or suffers an injury, it activates your immune system. The topic of inflammation has gained renewed attention through its connection to COVID-19 and long-haul COVID. However, chronic inflammation is a pervasive problem, with an estimated on out of every three…

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How to Handle Sugar Cravings
BySports Medicine Weekly July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

A study released by the scientific journal PLOS One proves that sugar intake directly correlates to higher rates of diabetes. The study was conducted by four researchers, including Dr. Robert Lustig, presenter of the 2009 “Sugar: The Bitter Truth” talk that became a YouTube sensation at close to 8 million views and counting. What’s more…

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Blog | Fitness | KarenMalkin | Nutrition | Prevention

Support your immunity: Use food as medicine!
BySports Medicine Weekly March 28, 2022March 27, 2022

The most important thing you can do to stay healthy is to keep your immune system strong. To me, the change of seasons means I get to enjoy more fresh nutrient-dense goodness of greens such as spinach, kale, and Swiss chard. Spring is the ideal time to introduce these power-packed vegetables to your diet; it’s…

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Master Your Metabolism
BySports Medicine Weekly October 15, 2021January 24, 2022

Upgrade Your Life With the Master Your Metabolism 14 Day Transformation, you’ll ignite your internal fat-burning machine. In a mere two weeks, you’ll notice you will have shifted the way your body utilizes and processes food (and fat!) and awaken to a body that is leaner, sharper, and brighter. If you put in the effort,…

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2021 Podcasts | Dr. Brian Cole | Injury | JRF Ortho | KarenMalkin | MidwestOrtho | Podcast Episodes | RUSH Physical Therapy | Treatment | Vericel

Ep. 20: Discussing The Use Of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
BySports Medicine Weekly June 28, 2021February 1, 2022

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has become an increasingly popular treatment over the last several years, but there are still questions about its potential effectiveness in treating injuries. In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole explains how PRP is used in both the office and surgical settings to promote healing. Listen to the latest episode of Sports Medicine…

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Blog | KarenMalkin | Nutrition | Psychology

6 Ways to Boost Mood with Food
BySports Medicine Weekly June 25, 2021October 14, 2026

Did you know that foods you consume can impact your moodAccording to Websters dictionary, mood is a temporary state of mind or feeling. Many times, we attribute our moods to current circumstances. Maybe your boss didn’t like your proposal at work, or you got into a disagreement with your partner. But has it ever occurred…

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2021 Podcasts | JRF Ortho | KarenMalkin | MidwestOrtho | Podcast Episodes | RUSH Physical Therapy | Vericel

Ep. 19: Common Injuries of the Weekend Warrior with Casey Gray, PT, DPT
BySports Medicine Weekly June 21, 2021February 1, 2022

In this episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Casey Gray, PT, DPT, from RUSH Physical Therapy, joins Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss managing common injuries of the weekend warrior and the best prevention and treatment options available. Casey also discusses returning to exercise following the COVID-19 pandemic. Casey Gray, PT, DPT, is the…

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2021 Podcasts | Baseball | Basketball | Elbow | Injury | JRF Ortho | KarenMalkin | MidwestOrtho | Podcast Episodes | RUSH Physical Therapy | Sports | Therapy | Treatment | Vericel

Ep. 17: Icing Your Pitching Arm Does It Work?
BySports Medicine Weekly June 14, 2021October 14, 2026

In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve discuss icing a pitcher’s arm and the perceived benefits. However, no published peer-reviewed research has shown definitively that ice is beneficial to the healing process. So, what is the best way to help a pitcher’s arm recover after throwing? [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=45295173″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false”…

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Power Up with Phytonutrients
BySports Medicine Weekly May 12, 2021October 14, 2026

Powerful nutrients to support your overall health and longevity Phytonutrients are nutrients found in plant foods. Phyto means plant, and nutrient refers to a substance which provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life. Plant foods include vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. Plant foods contain hundreds of phytonutrients, also referred…

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Nutritional Strategies for Healthy Aging
BySports Medicine Weekly April 27, 2021April 22, 2026

Over the last century, the human lifespan has undergone dramatic changes. At the start of the 20th century, the average lifespan at birth for women and men in the United States was 50 years. In 2021, the average life expectancy is around 77 years. This increasing lifespan trend is expected to continue rising to an…

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Great tips and gifts to live healthier lives in a healthy environment
BySports Medicine Weekly April 14, 2021October 14, 2026

EWG’s 12th Annual Earth Day Virtual Celebration As a very proud member of The Environmental Working Group (EWG.org) Board of Directors, I am very honored and excited to co-host the 12th Annual Earth Day celebration along with Christine Gardner. From your own dinner table (or couch), I hope that you will join me and the…

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Not all fat is created equal!
BySports Medicine Weekly March 27, 2021February 3, 2022

The unique vegetable source fatty acids in MCT Lean MCT Oil provides you with cleaner and more rapidly utilized energy to fuel your life. This is because it is entirely made up of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). MCTs are not stored in the body in the same way as traditional fats. Instead of landing in problem…

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