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Wellness
Feb 26, 2018
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. Smoking, high blood pressure, a lack of exercise, high cholesterol, anger and stress are some of the key risk factors for developing heart disease. But...
Jan 27, 2018
You may be an avid runner or just trying to get some more exercise, but regardless it is important to take care of your knees. Your knees play a critical role when running by absorbing force and providing central stability.As...
Nov 11, 2017
How can I possibly prevent a multitude of potential injuries in a short amount of time? Let’s face it, in today’s world we are lucky if we have enough time to fit in exercise, let alone an injury prevention program....
Aug 24, 2017
Although concussions happen in an instant, they can have a lasting impact on a young athlete. In a moment of collision, your brain is susceptible to great trauma.A concussion is an injury to the brain that results in temporary loss...
Aug 14, 2017
Have you ever wondered why your shins were throbbing after running or catching a pickup basketball game with your friends? Typically, this displeasure is called “shin splints,” but a doctor may refer to shin splints as “medial tibial stress syndrome”.What...
Jul 19, 2017
We all know how important it is to stay hydrated, especially when exercising and especially in the heat. But how do you know if you’re really drinking enough water in proportion to your size and activity level? That’s where the...
Jun 18, 2017
As a marathoner, recent news about the health benefits of running grabbed my attention: for every hour you pound the pavement, you add an extra seven hours to your life, according to new research.Running has been widely studied for its...
Jun 12, 2017
Last year I embarked on a new vacation trend and I have to say… I’m hooked!We all love to explore and visit new places, but traveling can be expensive. What if I told you that for less than $100 you...
May 23, 2017
It’s finally springtime, and that means temperatures are warming up and nature is in bloom. It also means that now is the perfect time to get out of that stuffy gym and change up your exercise routine.Here are a few...
Mar 29, 2017
Who doesn’t get bored with the same old workout routine? If you are like most of us, then you are always trying to find a new workout trend that will keep you excited about going to the gym. If that is the case,...
Jan 5, 2017
The aging process affects everything in our lives — especially our bodies! What was once the firm beach body in your 20’s could possibly become the body you want to hide at the beach in your 40’s and 50’s.Why?Hormonal changes,...
Dec 6, 2016
Is running a marathon on your bucket list? Do you feel like challenging yourself? Or do you just love to run and you think it sounds fun? Either way, running your first marathon can be a little intimidating. I have...
Sep 26, 2016
It’s no secret that you have to train fast to be fast. But training for a fast 5K time requires more than just speed work — it also requires some strategic workouts and proper nutrition habits.Here are three tips and...
Sep 8, 2016
Have you thought of swimming or exercising in water? In the brutal summer heat, water exercise can be a great alternative to stay fit without taking a toll on your joints.Rick Schultz, MD, an orthopedist on the medical staff at Baylor...
Aug 9, 2016
Cupping has received ample attention over the last few days thanks to a number of Olympic athletes, including all-time most decorated Olympian Michael Phelps. It’s a common treatment tool used by acupuncturists in the Integrative Medicine department at Baylor Scott & White Health, but...
Apr 13, 2016
Deciding to buy a fitness tracker is the easy part now-a-days. The real challenge starts when you begin to shop around for a fitness tracker. With today’s technology and market, picking out your fitness tracker can be very overwhelming and...
Feb 7, 2016
People are very loyal to their running shoes, often saying they would never switch to a different brand. As a podiatrist and a runner myself, I find the discussion of running shoes very interesting.But are expensive running shoes worth the...
Dec 16, 2015
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 1.6 to 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related cases of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) or concussions in the United States each year. New attention regarding the evaluation, management,...
Dec 13, 2015
Let’s be honest, training first thing in the morning is never going to be anyone’s ideal way to begin the day. It’s really easy to hit the snooze button and postpone the workout until after work. But who wants to...
Nov 13, 2015
When the starting pistol pierces the cold air on December 13, thousands of runners will begin their trek towards the finish line of the fifth annual Baylor Scott & White Health BCS Marathon.While many participants are seasoned athletes who know how...
