Rick Wright, MD, the author of this blog, is a sports medicine physician at Washington University Orthopedics in St. Louis and the head team physician for the St. Louis Blues. He specializes in the treatment of sports-related injuries, and has special interests in knee ACL and revision ACL injuries, meniscus injuries, articular cartilage injuries of the knee, shoulder instability, rotator cuff disease, and total knee replacements. Your comments and feedback are encouraged.
Sunday, December 31, 2017
100 Year Olds: What Traits Do They Have In Common?
100 year olds share some broad common traits and attributes that may contribute to their longevity. Read details HERE
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Exercise Has Benefits For Your Brain
Exercise has many benefits. Some less recognized than others. Brain health is improved with exercise. Read details HERE
Friday, December 29, 2017
Considering Becoming A Vegetarian? Here Are Simple Facts And Definitions
Considering becoming a vegetarian then you may want to look HERE for some simple descriptors and definitions
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Tips To Help Make Water More Enticing
Struggling to drink enough water. Here are easy ways to make it better HERE
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Can Ketones Rev Up Your Workout?
Ketones are being touted as a way to improve workouts, but there are concerns. Do your homework before you start and this article can be a place to begin. Find it HERE
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
What To Do If You Eat Too Much Sugar
Sometimes the holidays win and you eat too much sugar. HERE is how to handle it
Friday, December 22, 2017
15 Minute Workout To Keep Those Holiday Pounds Off
This 15 minute workout can be performed at home with no equipment and works the entire body. Find details HERE
Thursday, December 21, 2017
How To Enhance Relaxation During Your Holiday Time Off
Here are hints on how to relax and unwind during the holidays. Find them HERE
Do These Things Before 8 AM For Success
8 things successful people accomplish before 8 AM. Most are easy and can be found HERE
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Struggling To Lose Weight? Here May Be Some Reasons
Dieting, but unable to lose weight. Read reasons that may be getting in the way HERE
Thursday, December 14, 2017
6 Things Productive People Do Every Day
Productive people do these 6 things every day. Most are easy and can be found HERE
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Are You Drinking Enough Water
It may seem simple, but one of the easy health tips is to drink enough water. Read HERE for details and to check up on your water habits
Friday, December 8, 2017
How To Find A Purpose In Life According To Hunter S. Thompson
Hunter S. Thompson wrote these thoughts on finding a purpose in the 1950s. Still relevant today. Find them HERE
Thursday, December 7, 2017
17 Things Successful People Do On Long Weekends
With the holidays coming there will be some long weekends. Read HERE to see how successful people balance the extra time for family, rest and work
Eating Cheese Every Day May Be Healthy
According to Time magazine good news for the upcoming holiday season or vacationers in Italy. The cheese on that party platter may be very healthy for you. Hidden benefits with probiotics etc. may be contributing to a decrease in heart disease and strokes. Read the surprising findings HERE
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
How To Satisfy Your Appetite With Healthy Choices
Read HERE to find healthy choices when hungry. Filling healthy foods will keep you from filling up on junk
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Monday, December 4, 2017
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Need A Mood Improver -- Hang Out With Happy People
Need a way to improve your psyche. Try hanging out with happy people. Science shows it's contagious. Read details HERE
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Tired Of Working Out--- Play A Sport Instead
Workouts getting boring. Maybe playing a sport will energize you and give you a great workout to boot. read details HERE
Friday, December 1, 2017
Eat Less, Exercise More And Count Calories May Not Be The Only Answer
The classic diet approaches may work in the short term, but as long term studies show other ways may be more reasonable and successful. Read details HERE
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Sunday, November 26, 2017
What Food Duos Are The Healthiest?
Certain food pairings have more health benefits together than separately. Find the best examples HERE
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
One Healthy Thing Fitness Experts All Do On Thanksgiving
HERE is one tip nearly all fitness experts follow on Thanksgiving.
Saturday, November 18, 2017
New Hypertension Thresholds: How To Lower BP
New lower thresholds have been set for hypertension requiring more people to potentially need treatment. Read HERE for different ways to lower your blood pressure
Friday, November 17, 2017
Thursday, November 16, 2017
New Reasons Drinking Coffee Is Healthy
Drinking coffee has been linked to a reduction in heart failure, stroke and heart disease by 5-8% for every cup you drink. Read details of these hard to believe findings HERE
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Cravings Can Derail The Diet. How To Fight Them
Dieting is hard and the cravings can get you off track. Find ways to combat them HERE
Friday, November 10, 2017
Dwelling On Failure May Be Ok
We have been taught to not dwell on failure, but it may improve your chance for success in a future similar situation. See Time's take HERE
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Does An ACL Tear Result In Arthritis
Studies have demonstrated a risk of arthritis following an ACL tear with or without a subsequent ACL reconstruction. We have found in the MARS (Multi-Center ACL Revision Study) cohort that 90% have a meniscus tear or arthritis. ~ 70% have both. HERE are some details regarding the risk.
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Exercising In Groups May Be Best
This study demonstrates that exercising in groups may help mental and physical health. Read details HERE
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Daydreaming May Be A Sign Of Intelligence
Sorry to interrupt, but you may want to read about how daydreaming may be a sign of increased intelligence. Read Details HERE
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Dreaming Can Be Important To Health
Dreaming is an important part of health and sleep. Read details HERE
Monday, October 30, 2017
What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Greasy Food
5 things that happen when you eat greasy food HERE
Sunday, October 29, 2017
How To Burn Calories With Everyday Activities
Everyday activities can burn through calories. Read HERE for hints
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Friday, October 27, 2017
10 Worst Foods For Your Heart
Want to know 10 important foods to avoid for heart health? Find them HERE
Thursday, October 26, 2017
7 Foods You Should Emphasize Over Age 50
Try adding some of these foods to your diet as you age past 50. Find them HERE
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
8 Ways To Boost Your Metabolism
Diets work better if your metabolism stays high. Find 8 ways to boost it HERE
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Is It Ok To Exercise On An Empty Stomach?
There are pros and cons for exercising on an empty stomach from a dieting and age standpoint. Read details HERE
Monday, October 23, 2017
Another Reason To Eat Breakfast: Heart Disease
Eating breakfast may help prevent the development of heart disease. Read details HERE
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Adding These 3 Nutrients May Help Your Health
Vitamins D and B complex and magnesium are 3 nutrients you want to make sure are part of your diet. Find out how HERE
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Diet Hints To Help Sleep
What you eat during the day impacts your ability to fall asleep. Find easy helpful hints HERE
Friday, October 20, 2017
A Small Amount Of Exercise Can Improve Your Mental Health
Studies have shown as little as 1-2 hours of exercise a week can lower the risk of depression. Read details HERE
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Leg Cramps: What Are They And How To Treat Them
Leg cramps can be a real nuisance. Find out what they are and how to treat them HERE
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
19 Superfoods For Health, Happiness And Energy
HERE are easy, but fantastic Superfoods to add to your diet. None are hard to find or prepare.
Metabolism Improvements With Gut Bacteria Changes
Your gut bacteria can affect your energy and metabolism. Read HERE how to improve and impact your gut flora
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Monday, October 16, 2017
10 Ways To Keep Your Diet On Track
If you feel your diet running off track HERE are 10 ways to get on the straight and narrow
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