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.
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Friday, June 14, 2019
Exercises For People In Their 50s, 60s, and 70s
Find appropriate exercises for people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s HERE
Monday, June 10, 2019
Does Red Wine Help You Live Longer?
Drinking in moderation has some health benefits, but does it add longevity? Find out HERE
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Fit Forever: 25 Tips On How To Maintain An Exercise Program
Life can get in the way of exercise. HERE are 25 tips on how to keep up a long term fitness program
Sunday, June 2, 2019
What Does Drinking Red Wine Every Night Do To You?
Moderate drinking has been shown to have some benefits. Find out what happens over time when drinking red wine every night HERE
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
7 Workout Habits To Lose To Improve Fitness
HERE are 7 habits you may have gotten into that you should drop to increase your fitness and workout efficiency
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Poor Diets Are Linked To 20% Of The World's Deaths
Poor diets have been linked to 20% of the world's deaths. A few dietary changes could help tremendously. Read details HERE
Friday, May 24, 2019
Exercise Makes You Happier Than Money
Recent research has shown that exercise can make you happier than money. Read details HERE
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Can Meditation Improve Your Health?
Meditation is given credit for many positives. Can it help your health. Read HERE to find out
Monday, May 20, 2019
3 Weeks To Better Sleep
HERE is a 3 week program to better sleep. It is reasonable and could really make a difference.
Saturday, May 18, 2019
8 Science Based Strategies To Avoid Heart Attacks
Find 8 strategies to avoid heart attacks HERE The science supports them
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Eating Fruit Can Help You Lose Weight
Eating fruit can help you lose weight. Read HERE to find out how
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Should You Eat Before Or After A Workout
Should you eat before or after a workout and what should you eat. Find answers HERE
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Friday, May 10, 2019
Weight Loss Tips From 5 People That Actually Did It
Find 5 people's tips who actually lost weight HERE
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Monday, May 6, 2019
The Benefits Of Exercising In The Morning
There are some distinct benefits from exercising in the morning. Read them HERE But if like me you are an evening workout person don't despair -- that's pretty good too
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Is Food The Best Medicine?
Many conditions can be helped by diet. That is when food is the best medicine. Read details HERE
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Avoid These Processed Foods And You May Live Longer
Avoid processed foods described HERE and you may live longer.
Sunday, April 28, 2019
What Gym Machine Gives You the Best Workout?
What gym machine gives you the best workout for your time. Looks like a couple machines may do the trick. Read details HERE
Friday, April 26, 2019
Is Kombucha Healthy?
Kombucha has become very popular as a health drink. Is it truly healthy. Seems some types might not be great. Read setails HERE
Thursday, April 25, 2019
4 Elements Of A Good Night's Sleep
Find the elements of a good night's sleep HERE . If this is not occurring for you it may be worthwhile bringing up with your primary care physician
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
5 Nutrition Hacks We Should All Follow
Find 5 easy nutrition hacks dietitians say we should all follow HERE
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Half The Population Has Some Form Of Heart Disease
Half of us have some form of heart disease. Read details and what it means in this TIME magazine article HERE
Monday, April 22, 2019
Is Breakfast Really Good For You?
Is breakfast the key to good health and weight loss? The studies are mixed. Read HERE to help sort out the answer
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Habits That May Improve Your Sleep
Easy to adopt habits that can improve getting a good night's sleep HERE
Friday, April 19, 2019
6 Habits Of People That Age Well
Find 6 habits of people that age well HERE .They aren't that hard or complicated.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Can Exercise Prevent Depression?
Evidence suggests exercise may help prevent depression. Read details in this Time article HERE
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
How Best To Boost Your Immune System
The best easiest way to boost your immune system is exercise. Read details HERE
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Moving For Just 30 Minutes A Day Can Help You Live Longer
It doesn't take much. Just doing some form of movement 30 minutes a day can add to longevity. Read details HERE
Monday, April 15, 2019
Does Red Wine Extend Longevity?
Does red wine help you live longer? The evidence is a little mixed, but it probably helps when it is drank in moderation. Find details HERE
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Are Sweet Potatoes Healthy?
Sweet potatoes like any vegetable can be prepared in a way they are not healthy, but in general deeper colored vegetables are denser in nutrients than lighter colored vegetables so sweet potatoes can be healthier than regular potatoes. Read details and nutritional value HERE
Friday, April 12, 2019
How Do You Make Yourself Love Exercise?
Exercise can be hard. Find hints to learn to love exercise HERE
Why Are You Sleepy Until You Go To Bed?
Wonder why you are sleepy until the moment you lay down and then you are wide awake. HERE are some strategies to address that feeling/condition
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Why Do We Snore And When To Worry About It
Want to find out why you snore and if it is a problem? Look HERE
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
What Does Deep Breathing Do To Your Body
Deep breathing twice a day can have incredible impact. Also using when under stress can be beneficial. Read details HERE
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
How To Improve Your Memory
If jotting notes is how you jog your memory look at this link found HERE You may want to try this approach
Monday, March 25, 2019
How To Boost Your Immune System
Find out one of the most straight forward ways to boost your immune system HERE
Sunday, March 10, 2019
What Does Daylight Savings Do To Your Body
Daylight savings can hurt your circadian rhythms and get you out of step. Find the facts and how to combat it HERE
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Can Eating Dessert Help Your Diet?
Strategically utilizing desserts can help a weight loss or nutrition improvement plan. Read details HERE
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
How To Incorporate Short Bursts Of Exercise
Not everyone can exercise for long periods each day. HERE are ways to incorporate short time periods into your exercise routine
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Even Light Activity Can Be Healthy
Exercise is great, but when you are unable to exercise even light activity can help. read details HERE
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Science Behind Hangovers
Read a Time article looking at drinking amounts, type and timing to see how it affects hangovers. It goes against old time ideas: beer before whiskey mighty risky...... Read the details HERE
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Breakfast May Not Be The Most Important Meal
For many years it has been said breakfast is the most important meal of the day and critical for weight maintenance or loss. Some of the research was performed by breakfast food companies. Look HERE for some contrary evidence
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