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Americans can’t stop Aussie kickers on college football fields - so they’re trying in court

1 month ago | theconversation.com | Adam Cohen |Matt Huml

The National Rugby League has recently made headlines for trying to crack the American sporting landscape by hosting matches in Las Vegas. But the NRL’s great rival, the Australian Football League (AFL), has been the Australian export influencing American sport in a much greater fashion in the 21st century.
Are there better alternatives for post-surgery narcotics? Safety issues to consider

Jan 16, 2025 | yahoo.com | Adam Cohen |Judith James

Adam’s JournalWe have lots of curious coworkers at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, and here’s a query from one:My husband recently had a fairly minor carpal tunnel surgery, and his doctor prescribed oxycodone for him. We’ve seen so many bad things about it that he was nervous to take it.
Stretch Your Way to Better Health

Jan 6, 2025 | larchmontloop.com | Adam Cohen

Sponsored Content from White Plains Hospitalby Adam Cohen, Physical TherapyIt isn’t a stretch to say experts recommend stretching when playing sports or exercising. But stretching isn’t only for athletes and fitness buffs, and it shouldn’t be reserved only for before and after workouts. The truth is stretching should be a part of your daily routine, just as much as healthy eating or good oral hygiene. Stretching offers many health benefits, especially as we age.
Are tall people like Chet Holmgren more likely to get injured? It's not clear, here's why

Nov 19, 2024 | yahoo.com | Adam Cohen |Hal Scofield

Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren is introduced before the Nov. 10 game between the Thunder and the Golden State Warriors at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Generate Key TakeawaysAdam’s JournalHere’s a timely question from a longtime reader — and Oklahoma City Thunder fan:I read about a few recent National Basketball Association player injuries and wondered: Are extra-tall people just prone to more injuries and broken bones? Can you grow so tall that you outgrow the density of your bones?
While smart devices know a lot about you, you may be better off listening to your body

Nov 12, 2024 | yahoo.com | Adam Cohen |Hal Scofield

Generate Key TakeawaysAdam’s JournalI ran the New York City Marathon earlier this month. After I crossed the finish line, exhausted, I looked at my watch. Like many smart devices, it makes recommendations about the amount of recovery time I need following a workout. On the heels of this 26.2-mile effort, it said 72 hours. More: Can a supplement really improve your memory? Not so fast. Huh? Seriously?
Magnet therapy has attracted attention, but is it safe and effective? | Bodywork

Oct 29, 2024 | yahoo.com | Adam Cohen |Hal Scofield

Are magnets a safe and effective way to treat pain? Adam’s JournalAn Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation co-worker would like your opinion on the use of magnets to treat pain. In particular, she says her mother has gotten relief by using a magnet — I believe it’s enclosed in a wrap — to treat shoulder pain.
Can a supplement really improve your memory? Not so fast.

Oct 22, 2024 | yahoo.com | Adam Cohen |Hal Scofield

Does Prevagen truly help memory retention, or is this just hype? Adam’s JournalHere’s a question from a reader:Does Prevagen truly help memory retention, or is this just hype? — Sue Bozeman, Oklahoma CityDr. Scofield PrescribesI’m probably the perfect demographic, but it seems like Prevagen ads come on every time I turn on the TV. Maybe you’ve seen the commercials, too: “After taking Prevagen, I’m a lot sharper than I used to be,” says a woman in one of them. “My memory is a lot better.
Is BMI going away as a tool to measure health? Your body mass index is still useful

Oct 8, 2024 | yahoo.com | Adam Cohen |Hal Scofield

BMI is a ratio that is used to assess body composition. Technically, it is a person’s weight in kilograms divided by their height squared in meters. Adam’s JournalNot long ago, I read an article suggesting that physicians were moving away from the body mass index as a medical screening tool. But when I went for a physical last month, my BMI was printed right at the top of the summary I received at the end of my visit. Is my doctor behind the curve?
When healing from injury, platelet-rich plasma treatments may not beat physical therapy

Oct 1, 2024 | yahoo.com | Adam Cohen |Hal Scofield

Adam’s JournalAlmost six months ago, I suffered a hamstring injury while running. It is no exaggeration to say that (caution, Dad joke ahead) it’s been hamstringing me ever since. I’ve tried rest, cross-training, stretching and rehab exercises, but nothing has seemed to work. A friend recently suggested a platelet-rich plasma injection. What do you think?
Do antacids prevent altitude sickness? Other medicine cabinet staples might be better

Sep 12, 2024 | oklahoman.com | Adam Cohen |Hal Scofield

During a hiking trip, a friend relayed a piece of advice she’d received: To prevent altitude sickness, take an antacid. Now, when she and her husband head to the mountains, they chew on Tums. Is there any merit to this approach? Hmm. This was a new one for me. But when I searched the medical literature, I found an old study that sought to answer this question.

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