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
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How Much Exercise Do You Need for a Longer, Healthier Life?
For many years, The American Heart Association and organizations such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have published physical activity guidelines outlining
The Evaluation and Management of Concussions
Each year, there are an estimated 1.7 to 3.8 million traumatic brain injuries in the United States, and more than 20 percent arise due to
Is Exercise Harmful or Beneficial if You Have Epilepsy?
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
Caffeine and Caffeine Supplements: Spilling the Beans on Caffeine
Caffeine is the most popular psychoactive substance in the world, with 89 percent of people in the U.S. consuming at least one drink containing caffeine
Top Three Benefits of Probiotics
What’s all the buzz about probiotics and are the health claims valid? Probiotics are “friendly” bacteria, or live microorganisms, that help restore the body’s natural
Air Force Veteran Conquers Knee Pain with MACI
Motivation has never been an issue for Chris. Deployed in the Air Force, working out in the gym, or studying for the bar exam, he’s
How to Handle Sugar Cravings
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
