Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA shares research-backed strategies to help fitness resolutions stick, focusing on realistic goal setting, intrinsic motivation, and sustainable habits for long-term health.
Category: Blog
The Power Sports Awards for A Young Athlete
Discover how youth sports awards support confidence, motivation, and emotional development. Learn why recognition, effort-based awards, and positive reinforcement matter for young athletes.
The Role of Long-Term Planning in a Sports Career
Learn why long-term planning is essential for a sustainable sports career. Explore how athletes can prepare for career transitions, financial stability, and life beyond competition.
Virtual Reality (VR) in Sports Medicine: Applications for Pain Management and Motor Skills Training
Learn how virtual reality is used in sports medicine to support pain management, motor skills training, and rehabilitation workflows. Explore clinical applications, integration into practice, and the role of VR in modern athlete recovery programs.
Turmeric and Joint Health
Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA explores how turmeric and its active compound curcumin can reduce joint inflammation, ease pain, and improve mobility for athletes and individuals with osteoarthritis, and how supplements like AGYL can help.
Teaching Children How to Move Well: A Preventive Health Perspective
Explore why teaching children proper movement skills supports long-term physical health, injury prevention, and confidence. Learn how balance, coordination, and movement quality shape lifelong activity habits.
Pedal to a Healthier Brain
Discover how cycling and mixed-mode travel can protect brain health and lower dementia risk. Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA explores research showing active commuting supports hippocampal volume, cognitive resilience, and long-term brain structure.
Mobile Apps for Athletic Wellness: Tracking Sleep, Nutrition, and Recovery Metrics
Explore how mobile apps and wearable technology support athletic wellness by tracking sleep, nutrition, recovery metrics, and training load. Learn how data-driven tools improve personalization and help athletes manage performance more efficiently.
How Fit Is Your City? What the Rankings Reveal
Discover what makes a city truly fitness-friendly with insights from the ACSM 2025 Fittest U.S. Cities Report. Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA explores national trends, top-ranked cities, and how Chicago encourages active lifestyles through walkability, parks, trails, and community programs—plus tips for combining aerobic and strength training for better health.
Football Recovery Breakthrough: Hyperbaric Chamber Athletes Show Superior Muscle Healing
Explore how hyperbaric oxygen therapy is being studied in football recovery, including protocol design, biochemical markers, athlete fatigue ratings, and key considerations for clinics evaluating hyperbaric chamber options.
How Telemedicine Helps Injury Victims Get Immediate Medical Advice
Unexpected accidents spark a chaotic swirl of adrenaline and deep uncertainty for any victim. Most people find themselves momentarily frozen, wondering if their intense pain
Can Participating in Sports Help with Trauma and PTSD?
Explore how structured physical activity and sports participation may support trauma and PTSD recovery through movement, social connection, nervous system regulation, and integration with comprehensive behavioral health treatment.
