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, April 30, 2018
Sunday, April 29, 2018
How Much Should Kids Exercise And How To Get Them To Do It
How much exercise matters for kids and how to motivate them to get going. Find out HERE
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Friday, April 20, 2018
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Is An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Right For You?
If you are wondering if an anti-inflammatory diet best for you. Read HERE to decide
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Exposure To Light During Sleep Is Linked To Depression
Exposure to even small amounts of light during sleep can be associated with depression. Read details HERE
Monday, April 16, 2018
How To Never Run Out Of Creative New Ideas
Creativity can get stuck. HERE is how to keep the new ideas flowing
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Some Keys To What Makes Us Happy
Happiness is difficult to define, but HERE are some relatively easy keys and advice to help in the search
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Weight Loss: Food Quality May Matter More Than Quantity
Studies show that eating a quality balanced diet may work better in the long term than strict calorie counting. Find details HERE
Friday, April 13, 2018
Can Moderate Alcohol Intake Improve Longevity?
Moderate alcohol use may improve longevity. Read details HERE
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Can Coffee improve your workout? The answer may be genetic
Can coffee improve your workout. The answer may depend upon your genetic makeup. Find details HERE
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
What Do Nutritionists Eat In Airports And What They Avoid
Nutrition can fly out the window while traveling. Read healthy hints HERE
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Why Does Brain Function Worsen With Age?
Memory and cognitive function declines with age, but does it have to decline. Read potential causes and prevention HERE
Monday, April 9, 2018
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Low Fat vs. Low Carb: What Works Best?
What diet approach works best -- low fat or low carb-- find out HERE
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Friday, April 6, 2018
Plant Fats Are Healthier Than Animal Fats
Plant fats have been shown to be healthier than animal fats. Find details HERE
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Swallowing Seawater May Have Unexpected Health Risks
Swallowing seawater may change your gut bacteria and you may have more risk of resistant ecoli. Read details HERE
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Lab Grown Cartilage At Washington University
Farsh Guilak PhD is growing cartilage in the lab and is one of the leading cartilage researchers in the world. Read about his work at Washington University in St. Louis HERE
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
9 Tips On How To Stay Off Your Phone
9 Tips on how to stay off your phone and remain productive. Find them HERE
Monday, April 2, 2018
Do Hangovers worsen With Age
Is Hank Williams, Jr. right and "the hangovers hurt morre than they used to"? Do they worsen with age? Find details HERE
Sunday, April 1, 2018
10 Things Smart People Never Say
10 phrases you won't hear a smart person say. Find this easy to follow advice HERE
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