Most of us begin our lives with the potential to live a full and healthy life. But bad health habits developed in your youth can become huge hurdles that you’ll eventually have to deal with once you get older. For example, here in the United States, many of today’s teens and young adults have the…
Have you thought about improving your fitness by simply making your day a little harder? While many people are dedicated to a consistent fitness regime, exercise can be hard for others due to lack of time, discipline, or both. The Make Your Day a Little Harder movement, which was started in Canada by Dr. Mike…
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Cole discusses five evidence-based strategies for losing weight. In the US, the market size of the weight loss services industry, measured by revenue, is a staggering $2.8 billion. That really should come as no surprise, considering the obesity epidemic in this country. On paper,…
Turmeric, one of the key ingredients in curry, is receiving increased attention as a health food additive. Like many spices, turmeric has a long history of use in traditional medicine. The flavorful spice is cultivated from the roots of a flowering plant that grows in India and Southeast Asia, and along with giving curry its…
You are what you eat! When it comes to cognitive function, the way you fuel your body can reap long-term benefits for your brain and keep it sharp as you age. If these 10 foods are not already in your diet, it’s time to add them to keep your brain in peak condition: Avocado Avocados…
Let’s face it. There are days when you just can’t fit a full-blown workout into your schedule. But no worries…mounting evidence shows that short duration workouts and small bursts of exercise can work wonders and still be very beneficial to overall fitness and health. Current exercise guidelines call for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or…
Have you ever thought that your brain is always on? It controls your body processes, such as heartbeat, breathing, movements, senses and thinking non-stop. Therefore, your brain needs a constant supply of “fuel” that comes from foods. Foods and brain Experts say that the quality of your meals really makes the difference. In simple words,…
Technology is still advancing. New solutions and capabilities are introduced on an almost yearly basis. It has transformed how countless businesses, from virtually every sector, operate. Companies have been able to improve their customer service. Businesses can ensure that customers receive an exceptional level of care when they require it. The services and products they offer…
Over the years, our knees are subjected to a tremendous amount of wear and tear. With each step, your knees absorb pressure that’s equal to one-and-one-half times your body weight, and over time, that can take a toll. Weakening of the muscles and ligaments, degeneration of the knee’s shock absorbers (the menisci), as well as…
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by former NFL Safety and Broadcaster Solomon Wilcots to discuss advancements in cartilage restoration. Osteoarthritis is the degeneration of articular cartilage, which is estimated by the CDC to affect 1 in 4 Americans annually. Over the course of his 20+…
Keeping Calm During Competition If you are a professional athlete or you regularly take part in sporting competitions, take note. Being anxious and stressed can lead to an increased risk of injury, as found in a study carried out at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in 2015. Stress can be harmful but it can also be…
Breaking bad habits is difficult, and establishing healthy lifestyle habits on a long-term basis can be equally challenging. Achieving success requires a dedicated effort to make both physical and mental changes. Though many of us live stressful, demanding lives, with just a little tweaking here and there, we can develop habits that will help us…