The influence of physical activity and fitness at older ages on changes in telomere length is not well-established. Telomeres are repetitive sequences of DNA placed at the ends of chromosomes that act as ?caps? protecting the information on our genome. A small fraction of telomeric DNA is lost with each cell division, as part of…
Physical activity may have beneficial effects on physical, mental and cognitive health. In this study, the investigators examined data from youth, at ages 11 and 15, to determine the influence of their physical activity on cognitive performance at a later time point, when they reached young adulthood (18 years old). More than 3200 participants took…
By Dev Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: We have a strong cultural bias towards early sport specialization, with the belief that specialization from the youngest ages is the best way to achieve elite status as teenagers or young adults However, early sport specialization is…
Hockey is a graceful game that requires players to participate in manner that requires body contact regardless of whether checking is permitted. Any avid hockey player can acknowledge the difference between a “body check” and “body contact” but occasionally the line can be blurred when a player’s skill level is questionable and when an official’s…
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With January 1st behind us, our New Year’s Resolutions are in full swing. How is your resolution going? We all start the year with the best intentions. We tell ourselves that this year will be different than last year. Our resolutions are going to stick and we’re really going to better ourselves in some way….
This study tested experienced runners using a special antigravity treadmill that can artificially reduce body weight by supporting the runner at the hips. This made it possible for the study participants to run faster than would be possible on a regular treadmill. In each eight sessions over four weeks, runners trained on the antigravity treadmill…
Steve Kashul interviews Dr. Brian Cole. In?the 12th year of medical coverage of the Chicago Bulls by Dr. Cole and his team from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Dr. Cole comments on quarterbacking the care as head team physician. How technology has improved to monitor player movements, load, playing time, performance and fatigue; how the NBA…
Many people talk about cross-training in the winter and even throughout the running season. Does this mean to include swimming and biking? Why is it important? How can you benefit from cross-training? Cross training does include replacing running with lower impact activities, such as swimming and biking. However, it also is stretching and strengthening. Cross…
Live your most fulfilled life As you ring in the New Year, what thoughts and feelings are front of mind for you? Are you making resolutions and setting goals and intentions for the coming 365 days? Are you contemplative about the past and looking forward to what’s in store for you in 2016? Are you…
The year 2015 was an exciting one in wellness. We expect 2016 to be even better for wellness enthusiasts as healthy living is sweeping the world. Here are 10 trends to watch over the next year: 1. Juice as we know it could change forever. It was a good year for juice companies. Coca-Cola invested…
Episode 15.36 with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago 1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One: Platform Tennis Injuries Platform tennis, or paddle tennis as it also called, has attracted an estimate 10,000 players in the Chicago area over the past several years. Played primarily by…