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.
Showing posts with label Heart Healthy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heart Healthy. Show all posts
Saturday, May 18, 2019
8 Science Based Strategies To Avoid Heart Attacks
Find 8 strategies to avoid heart attacks HERE The science supports them
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
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
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
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
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
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
Monday, August 6, 2018
Marriage Decreases Your Heart Disease Risk
Most of your heart disease risk is due to genetics and lifestyle habits, but 20% has been shown associated with social factors. marriage is one of those and the effect is larger than you might expect. Find details HERE
Friday, June 29, 2018
How Much Exercise To Keep Your Heart Young?
How much exercise is necessary to keep your heart young. Find out HERE
Monday, June 25, 2018
2018's Best Diets May Include One You Don't Know
The HMR diet was named one of the top diets of 2018, but many of us may not have heard of it. Read details HERE

Monday, June 18, 2018
Belly Fat May Be more Dangerous Than You Thought
Belly fat as indicated by a waist greater than 35 in women and 40 inches in men may be a harbinger of future medical issues. Read details HERE
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
How Much Exercise To Keep Your Heart Healthy
What is the minimum amount of exercise needed to keep your heart healthy? Read HERE to find out
Monday, May 21, 2018
Exercise Lowers Heart Disease Risk Even If Bad Genetics
Exercise can decrease your heart disease risk even if you have a bad genetic disposition. Read details HERE
Thursday, May 17, 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
Sunday, March 18, 2018
What Is The Best Diet Plan?
Is there a "best" diet plan for all people? Probably not. Many work for a variety of people. Find details HERE
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
10 Best Heart Healthy Foods
Find the 10 best heart healthy foods HERE. Amazing what a difference in heart disease and blood pressure these foods can make as demonstrated by the studies quoted in the article
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