Lance Silverman, MD - Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Marathon Running Can Reduce Brain Size (And That’s A Good Thing!)

New research published in Nature Metabolism found that marathon running can actually lead to a reduction in a crucial substance in your brain known as myelin. Myelin is a fatty substance that insulates nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord, and aside from making up about 40 percent of the brain’s white matter, it […]

4 Foot Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Certain symptoms suggest that a more serious condition may be brewing beneath the surface. By recognizing these symptoms early, we can intervene before a more serious threat to our health occurs. With that in mind, we want to use today’s blog to spotlight four foot symptoms you should never ignore because they may lead to […]

Foot Scanner Tool May Help Reduce Heart Attack Deaths

You can tell a lot about a person’s health by looking at their feet, and it’s this idea that researchers are using for their latest tool to prevent heart attacks. According to a new study out of the United Kingdom, a “foot recognition” scanning tool could serve to prevent hospitalizations and deaths from heart failure. […]

Do You Burn More Calories Running In The Heat Or The Cold?

We’re starting to feel the wave of summer temperatures here in Georgia, and that means you’re going to start to sweat if you’re outdoors for an extended period or you’re exercising outside. Some people like to work up a sweat in the summer sun, while others get more out of a workout when temperatures are […]

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