Image by South_agency from Getty Images Signature from Canva Pro The greatest risk of anterior cruciate ligament injuries or ACL injuries is for people who participate in sports that involve a lot of changing direction, twisting and jumping.1 Females are 2-8 times more likely to injure their ACL compared to males. Read this…
Got ready early this morning to go to Yosemite Valley. I got in my car and drove for miles along route 140 which brought me to the entrance to Yosemite National Park. I was supposed to meet my guide Paola at 9am for a half day of walking. We started our day by visiting a…
A meta-analysis published in 2021 provides compelling evidence that physical activity interventions positively impact the health and well-being of frail and pre-frail older adults. Frailty is a somewhat loosely defined condition, which complicates research into effective interventions. In general, it describes a state of increased fragility that can accompany aging. Today we delve into these…
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and is one of the top 10 conditions that contribute to the number of years lived with a disability – a measure that reflects the impact a disease has on quality of life before it disappears or leads to death. To date, no treatments have…
October isn’t just the month of falling leaves and pumpkin-spiced lattes; it’s also National Book Month! Like a well-written novel, our bones have their own story, and it’s up to us to make sure it’s a story of strength and resilience. The prologue: family history Knowing whether there is a history of osteoporosis or fractures…
