There’s no better time than spring to renew your fitness goals and focus on getting in shape for summer. However, before you jump right in,
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Soak Up Vitamin D for Bone Health
Vitamin D, sometimes referred to as the “sunshine vitamin”, plays an important role in bone health, but unfortunately, Vitamin D deficiency is extremely common. Research
How to Create Healthy Lifestyle Habits with Karen Malkin
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
How Sports Psychology Helps Athletes and Performers with Lauren Loberg, PhD
Professional athletes are celebrated for possessing extraordinary physical abilities, as well as the incomparable mental toughness necessary to succeed in competitive athletics. With so much
Inflammation: What is It and How to Fight It
Inflammation. It’s often blamed for a number of diseases, including long-haul Covid. But what exactly is it, and what can you do about it? Inflammation
Cycling: How to Avoid Knee Pain and Injury
Thanks to Peloton, NordicTrack, and other interactive fitness equipment, bicycling has never been more popular. With health benefits that include cardiovascular fitness as well as
Training for a Marathon? Here’s How to Stay Injury Free
With spring just around the corner, training for 5ks, 10ks, and marathons kicks into high gear. Whatever the event, it’s critical to prepare and remain
The Best Treatments For Patellar Tendonitis
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by a Rush physical therapist to discuss the best ways
International Women’s Day: Top 10 Health Tips for Women
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, there’s no better time to share some health and fitness tips geared specifically to women. Balancing the demands
Recovery Techniques to Maximize Your Performance
Competitive athletics, at the youth, recreational, and elite levels alike, place incredible demands on the body. Longer, more frequent practices, along with demanding game schedules,
Is Matcha Healthy? You Betcha!
So, what’s all the hype about matcha? You can find the trendy new superfood in teas, powders, shots, bars, lattes, and even desserts. But, does
Intermittent Fasting: Fad or Fact?
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole discusses intermittent fasting. Chances are, you’ve heard about Intermittent Fasting (IF). It’s
