In this article, Dr. Williams comments on evidence showing the benefits of optimizing sleep for improved cognitive function. Article Links: Moderate, vigorous exercise boosts cognitive abilities for 24 hours Brain boost from exercise and deep sleep lasts through the next day, recent research shows. Regular exercise is good for brain health. Past studies show the…
Dr. Kharrazi asked about Grizzlies’ star refrain from dunking as a precaution. Article Link: Is Ja Morant done dunking? Grizzlies teammates, doctor weigh in Ja Morant said he isn’t dunking anymore. Doctor, Grizzlies teammates weigh in on star’s decision Ja Morant announced a drastic shift in his career. With a contingent of Memphis media members…
In this article, Dr. Williams shares the benefits of exercise on improved short-term cognitive function. Article Links: Exercise can boost your memory — and a new study says the short-term cognitive benefits can last for 24 hours Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk…
Dr. Jung opines on 49ers star line-backer’s potential for re-aggravating injury. Article: How is 49ers’ linebacker Fred Warner playing with a fractured ankle? How is 49ers’ Fred Warner playing with a fractured ankle? A surgeon explains Fred Warner isn’t playing as well as he was to start the season, but plenty of fans might be…
Dr. Zaslow weighs benefits of cod plunge, fad. Article Link: Hot tub or cold plunge? Experts say there are benefits — and risks — to both. It’s hard to scroll through social media right now without seeing a celebrity or influencer — among them, Jelly Roll, Kristen Bell, Bradley Cooper and Josh Brolin — rave…
In this article, Dr. Williams shares the benefits of exercise on improved cognitive function. Article Links: All types of regular physical activity help keep the brain young Everyday physical activity offers a boost in short-term brain processing speed, according to the findings of a new study from researchers at Penn State College of Medicine. The…
Dr. Zaslow weighs in on the nuances of the study. Article Link: Your Sports Bra Could Increase Knee Pain, Study Says: Here’s How Knee pain can sideline your fitness routine for the foreseeable future, but research suggests there’s one easy fix that may help: changing your sports bra. That’s the major takeaway from a recent study published…
Dr. Joshua Scott asks on benefits and risks of foregoing breakfast before a run, it depends. Article Link: Running on an Empty Stomach: How Fuel Impacts Your Performance If you’ve ever had a big breakfast right before a run, you’ve probably learned the hard way why it’s not always the best idea. Food plus hard…
Dr. Jung adds perspective to the Jazz’ young star’s ankle injury. Article: Utah Jazz: Surgeon talks about Taylor Hendricks’ injury – Deseret News A fibula fracture and dislocated ankle is not a common basketball injury but the way that the injury happened to Utah Jazz second-year forward Taylor Hendricks is not something that is completely…
Dr. Zaslow asked about new study that can help reduce pain symptons Article Link: Run/Walk Intervals Can Improve Back Pain, Study Says Nearly 620 million people worldwide have chronic low back pain, according to the World Health Organization, and prevalence in the U.S. is high. One estimate notes that up to 28 percent of Americans may struggle with…