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.
Monday, December 31, 2018
Why Lazy Is Sometimes Good
Being lazy lets the creative juices flow. Downtime can be productive. Read about it HERE
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Which Diet Is best? There May Not Be A Single Answer
Which is the best diet. The answer is several. Different people have different needs. Read details HERE
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
How To Really Relax: 11 Ways
It is the time of year when it would be nice to really relax, but it is also busy and somewhat stressful around the holidays. HERE are 11 ways to help it happen
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Scientific Approach To Help Jet Lag From TIME Magazine
Find TIME Magazine's scientific approaches to decreasing or avoiding jetlag HERE
Friday, December 14, 2018
One Great Way To Start Eating Healthy: Saves Money Too!
Eating healthy is hard in today's world. In our busy lives it is easiest to grab food on the run from restaurants, vending machines and snack bars, but these foods are salt laden, typically low in fruits and vegetables, and high in processed sugar. Read HERE how to break this habit and begin to eat healthier. It also can save money for when you want to splurge.
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Eating Cookie Dough Is Not Healthy -- Bummer
So it is the time of year when we have to be adults and acknowledge that eating cookie dough is bad for you as stated by the buzz kill, fun sponge CDC in this Time Magazine article HERE Oh but what a way to go. I always hope a little bit won't kill me, but apparently I am playing Russian Roulette when I sneak a bite. Read it and weep
Monday, December 3, 2018
Strength Training Is Amazingly Good For You
Strength training has multiple health benefits beyond simple muscle building. The benefits even increase as we age. Find all the reasons to train HERE
Sunday, December 2, 2018
A 10 Minute After Dinner Walk Can Be Incredibly Healthy
A 10 - 15 minute walk after dinner can be very healthy. It helps general health, weight loss, diabetes and heart health. Read details HERE
Saturday, December 1, 2018
People Like You More Than You Think
You worry that you are not likable enough, but people like you more than you think. Read thoughts on the topic HERE
Friday, November 30, 2018
Ligament Laxity Leads To Worse ACL Reconstruction Outcomes
I was involved with a recent MOON (Multi-center Orthopaedic Outcomes Network) study that demonstrates that patients with loose ligaments and hyperextension have worse results and more frequent graft failures. Read details HERE
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Whole Milk and Full Fat Yogurt May Be Best For You
Is whole milk fattening? Maybe it and full fat yogurt may be healthier. Read details HERE
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
How To Get Motivated After Thanksgiving
Feeling like you are in a rut after Thanks giving? Find some hints HERE on how to remotivate yourself for the push to the end of the year holidays.
Trouble Sleeping? Try Wearing Socks To Bed
If you are struggling with insomnia you may want to try wearing socks to bed. Read the science behind it HERE
Monday, November 26, 2018
What Are The Minimum Recommendations For Exercise? And Who Meets Them?
What are the minimum recommendations for weekly exercise and how much of the world meets it. Find details HERE
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Is Oatmeal Healthy?
Oatmeal is touted as a health food, but is it? Read the types and preparations that make it most healthy HERE
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Can A Healthy Heart Also Help Prevent Dementia?
Steps that decrease heart disease risk can also decrease risk of dementia. Find details HERE
Friday, November 23, 2018
What Kind Of Exercise Helps Mental Health Most?
Exercise helps mental health, but which type of exercise works best. Looks like it is team sports. Read details HERE
Thursday, November 22, 2018
At What Age Is Your Self Esteem Highest?
At what age is your self esteem highest? The answer may surprise you. Find details HERE
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
12 Things Mentally Strong People Do That Others Don't
Find 12 things mentally strong people do that others don't HERE
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Traveling For The Holidays? How To Minimize Jet Lag
If you are traveling for the holidays then you may be at risk for jet lag. HERE are some science based ways to beat it
Monday, November 19, 2018
Mental Health Improves With Exercise: Can You Do Too Much?
Exercise improves mental health, but is there decreasing benefit with more and more exercise? What is the amount that hits the sweet spot. Find your answers HERE
Monday, November 5, 2018
Exercising Helps Mental Health
Exercising helps mental health, but there is a limit. Moderate exercise is as good as marathon workouts--- so all things in moderation. Read details HERE
Saturday, November 3, 2018
What Is The Healthiest Non-Dairy Milk?
Non dairy milks continue to rise in popularity, but which is the healthiest -- almond?, coconut?, soy?-- find out HERE
Friday, November 2, 2018
Want To Be Happy? Don't Try So Hard
Want to be happy. Only 30% of us say we are happy. Trying to hard sets us up for failure and the feelings that accompany it. Maybe go easier on yourself and happiness will follow. Find details HERE
Thursday, November 1, 2018
No Upper Limit For Exercise Benefits
There was some belief that too much exercise can be harmful. A recent study by the Cleveland Clinic shows the longevity and mortality improvements from exercise diminish, but never top out with increasing exercise amounts. Read details HERE
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Why We Can't Stop Eating Halloween Candy
Halloween candy are just small bites, but so irresistible. Why can't we stop reaching in the bowl. There are actually scientific reasons. Read them HERE
What Is Worse Than Smoking For Your Health?
Not exercising may be worse for your health than smoking. Read the scary details HERE
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Monday, October 29, 2018
10 Practical Answers to 10 Powerful Questions By Darius Foroux
Darius Foroux gives great answers to some meaningful questions. Find his responses HERE
Sunday, October 28, 2018
4 Ways To Improve Mental Toughness
4 ways to improve mental toughness will help you in work, sports, exercise and life. Find them HERE
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Friday, October 26, 2018
9 Things Productive People Do Before Noon
Some hints about ways to organize your day and activities to pursue to maximize productivity. Find it HERE
Thursday, October 25, 2018
How To Fall Asleep In 2 Minutes
The military has developed techniques to assist falling asleep in 2 minutes. It is straight forward and anyone can try. Find it HERE
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
How One Person Tricked Herself Into Healthy Eating And Exercise
Hear one person's tricks that she used to learn to eat healthy and exercise and what it took to stick with it. Very interesting -- Find it HERE
Thursday, October 11, 2018
How To Make A New Skill Stick
Want to make a new skill stick. HERE is the way and it involves sleep and a little exercise, but works.
Monday, October 8, 2018
5 Best Hangover Cures As Supported By Science
Nothing works perfectly, but HERE is a discussion of the scientific support for hangover cures.
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Drinking Too Much Or Too Little Increases Alzheimer's Risk
Moderate drinking seems to lessen the risk of Alzheimer's. Drinking too much or surprisingly too little can increase the odds. Read details HERE
Saturday, October 6, 2018
10 Best And Least Healthy Cooking Oils
What oils are the best and worst for your health when cooking. Find the answers HERE
Friday, October 5, 2018
Consider This 10 Minute Yoga Routine To Get Your Day Started
If you want to consider yoga this short program to start your day may be the place to begin. Find the program HERE
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
10 Ways To Make Running More Fun
Running is great exercise, but can get a little boring for some. Here are 10 easy ways to make it more fun. Find them HERE
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
A Good Marriage May Help Longevity
A recent study demonstrated that a marriage described as "happy" may aid longevity compared to those who described their marriage as "not too happy". Read details HERE
Monday, October 1, 2018
Mediterranean Diet Prevents Depression
There are multiple benefits from a health standpoint from the Mediterranean diet. Now it appears it may help prevent depression. Another reason to climb on the band wagon. Read details HERE
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Emotional Intelligence From An 80 Year Old
47 pieces if emotional intelligence advice from an 80 year old. These are amazingly simple and relevant. Take 5 minutes and read them HERE
It will improve you and your day
It will improve you and your day
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Shorter Weight Training May Equal Hours At The Gym
A recent study looked at single sets of a small number of upper and lower body strength exercises compared to multiple sets and found similar strength gains. The shorter sets took only 13 minutes. Read details HERE
Monday, September 10, 2018
415,000 Preventable Heart Disease Deaths Per Year: How To Avoid It
Heart disease remains a significant source of illness and mortality in the US. Up to 1 in 3may be preventable. In 2016 this meant 415,000 preventable deaths. read ways to help avoid it HERE
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Surgical Predictors Of Revision ACL Reconstruction From The MARS Group
Surgical factors many of which are under the surgeon's control can help improve revision ACL reconstruction. Ask your surgeon about these when planning to undergo revision surgery. The article published by our MARS (Multi-center ACL Revision Study) recently became available in the public access system. Read it HERE
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Alzheimer's and Blood Pressure Control Link
A potential link between high blood pressure or poorly controlled blood pressure and Alzheimer's may offer some clues to helping delay or avoid Alzheimer's disease. Read details HERE
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