Dr. Fibel explains common culprits of groin pain Article Link: Groin Pain when Walking: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention (healthcentral.com) Hernia. Many hernias are merely uncomfortable, but an inguinal hernia—the most common type—may result in groin pain, says the Mayo Clinic. “A hernia is when you have a muscle wall defect that allows your intestines to start…
Dr. Danan weighs in on how sitting may cause discomfort in the buttocks. Article Links: Buttock Pain When Sitting: Causes, Treatment, and Relief (healthcentral.com) From sciatica to piriformis syndrome, there are common culprits to buttock pain from sitting, Here, experts recommend how to handle them. Whether you’re dealing with a mega-commute, desk job,…
Article Links: How sugars can affect learning and memory in the brain (medicalnewstoday.com) Scientists are looking at sugar molecules in the brain and how they could impact learning and memory, according to research presented at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2023 meeting. Scientists completed their study on mice and hope they can use this knowledge to…
Dr. Danan opines about the possible side effects and risk of taking blood-pressure lowering medications for migraines. Article Links: Taking Blood Pressure Medication Can Help Prevent Migraines (verywellhealth.com) Migraines can cause intense throbbing head pain that can affect every part of someone’s life, from work and school to socializing with friends and family.…
Dr. Zaslow weighs in on what the science is telling us about the benefits of cold plunging. Article Link: What Are Cold Plunges and Should You Try a DIY Cold Plunge? – SheKnows Cold plunges have become a buzzy health practice, with a slew of celebrities swearing by ice baths for their…
Dr. William weighs in on Dolphins’ QB unconventional approach to injury prevention heading into 2023 season. Article Link: Tua Tagovailoa is learning how to fall: Could jiu-jitsu help save his career? – The Athletic MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Ninety-five days before Damar Hamlin collapsed on the same yard line on the same field, Tua Tagovailoa was thrown…
Dr. Schulz opines on Padres starter’s shoulder injury. Link to Article: Padres starter Joe Musgrove out for extended period after MRI reveals swelling in shoulder capsule – The San Diego Union-Tribune (sandiegouniontribune.com) The Padres will be without one of their best starting pitchers, possibly for the rest of the season. Right-hander Joe Musgrove…
Dr. Danan weighs on the atypical prognosis and recovery ahead for the Yankees’ slugger Article Links: Anthony Rizzo placed on injured list with concussion (mlb.com) Anthony Rizzo’s concussion atypical, not abnormal: neurologists (nypost.com) Anthony Rizzo’s concussion atypical, not abnormal: neurologists (msn.com) The Yankees have placed Rizzo on the 10-day injured list with post-concussion…
Denver Post asks Dr. Jung to weigh in on Broncos WR Tim Patrick’s injury. Article Link: Broncos “tough-minded” WR Tim Patrick suffered clean Achilles tear (denverpost.com) Broncos coach Sean Payton on Tuesday confirmed receiver Tim Patrick sustained a “clean” tear of his left Achilles tendon during Monday’s practice. Payton said the surgery date…
Dr. William weighs in on research that suggest benefits of consolidation of sleep and absence of sleep disruption involving sleep apnea. Article Link: Cognitive function impairment linked to obstructive sleep apnea (medicalnewstoday.com) The researchers also found that better sleep consolidation and the absence of sleep apnea were associated with better cognition over the…
