Although Mother Nature continues to dump snow in the Midwest in the middle of March, spring is right around the corner. As the weather heats up, people begin to get the urge to take their workout outdoors. Running outside can be refreshing, especially if you’re running around campus or next to a scenic river. We […]
1 in 6 Contract Food-Borne Illnesses Each Year
A new report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that produce accounts for nearly half of all food-borne illness, while poultry comes in as the food source with the most fatal infections. Of the nearly 50 million Americans who contract a food-borne illness, 128,000 people visit the hospital and 3,000 die each […]
Sugars, Refined Carbs Have Harmful Effects
A new analysis found that limiting sugar and refined carbohydrate consumption can have a significant impact in body weight reduction. The study asked both children and adults to limit their sugar intake, and they observed a small but significant reduction in body fat for adults who adhered to the guidelines. Researchers said the effects were […]
8 Tips to Speed Up Your Recovery Time Following Ankle Surgery
Many people aren’t accustomed to the limited mobility that accompanies a knee or ankle operation, and they look for ways to speed up their recovery process. Sometimes people actually create more problems for themselves by putting too much strain on the injury in the immediate days following an operation. We created a list of ways to ensure […]
Quitting Smoking can Lead to Better Recovery after Surgery
The negative effects of smoking on the cardiovascular system have been well documented, but there hasn’t been much research on smoking’s impact on the musculoskeletal system. This lack of research has made many orthopedic specialists hesitant to discuss smoking with their patients. Now orthopedic surgeons will be able to confidently discourage their patients from smoking […]