How a Subtle Evolutionary Adaptation to Bipedality has Increased the Likelihood we will Fracture our Hip as We Get Older, and What We Can do to Prevent it.

Click Here to download a PDF of this article Listen to Podcast Last year, 300,000 Americans fractured their hip after falling. The long-term consequences of hip fractures are devastating as nearly 25% of the people who fracture their hip will be dead in one year, and...

A Novel Intrinsic Foot Muscle Strength Dynamometer Demonstrates Moderate-To-Excellent Reliability and Validity

BackgroundIntrinsic foot muscle (IFM) weakness can result in reduced foot function, making it crucial for clinicians to track IFM strength changes accurately. However, assessing IFM strength can be challenging for clinicians, as there is no clinically applicable...

How to Get the Most Out Of the Latest Generation of Running Super Shoes

Click Here to download a PDF of this article Even though the latest generation of running super shoes can take more than a minute off your marathon time, they slightly increase your stride length, increase the degree of foot pronation and limit toe motions. All of...

Singh P, et al. Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging. Science. 2023; 380:6649.

This is an open access article and it is available at the following link: Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging | Science. Abstract: Taurine is one of the most abundant amino acids in humans. Earlier studies have shown that the concentration of taurine in blood...

O’Keefe J, et al. Debunking the vegan myth: The case for a plant-forward omnivorous whole-foods diet.

I included this article because I just finished watching the Netflix documentary, “The Game Changers,” which pretty much says switching to a vegan diet will improve every aspect of your life: you will add lean muscle, improve athletic performance, and live longer. I...