Once an athlete, always an athlete, regardless of age. I have always been an athlete, regardless of whether I was playing lacrosse at Duke, or just meeting up with friends for some outdoor fitness. Athletes are drawn to the adrenaline of being active, the team-building of working with others, and the competitive nature of sports.… Read More Three Tips for Aging Athletes
Menopause is a big change, which can lead to stress and anxiety. Menopause is called ‘the change’, because it brings about a laundry list of changes to the physical bodies of women, which can create all kinds of mental manifestations, such as anxiety and stress. The good news is that anxiety around menopause is a… Read More How to Handle Menopause Anxiety
Strains and sprains are the most common sports injuries. As an orthopaedic surgeon, I am no stranger to strains and sprains. Having played Lacrosse for so many years also makes me acutely aware of just how common these types of injuries are, but also how important it is to try and prevent them. Sprains occur… Read More How to Avoid Strains and Sprains During Sports
Middle age often brings with it weight gains that are hard to control. It starts to happen to us all around the time we turn thirty. We notice small changes in our bodies, specifically around our metabolism and how easy or quickly we lose fat. Then by middle age, the process accelerates and we start… Read More How to Fight Middle-Age Weight Gain
Eating foods low on the glycemic index has proven health benefits. When it comes to diet, we obviously know that what we eat has a huge impact on our overall health. There are a lot of different rules and ideas out there on what not to eat, but if you look at the big picture,… Read More How and Why You Should Choose Low-Glycemic Foods
How to choose the best soccer cleats for your child. Calling all soccer moms! As well all know, the world of youth sports can be pretty competitive. When it comes to outfitting our children for their favorite sports, we also want to make sure we are making the smartest decisions, not only to ensure they… Read More Three Great Soccer Cleats for Your Kids
Learn what to eat before a workout to maintain good energy levels. We have all been told not to eat 30 minutes before we run to prevent cramping, but the truth is, if we don’t eat before we work out, we won’t have any energy. The golden rule for this is, if you are working… Read More Ten Things to Eat Before a Workout
