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When New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez broke the hamate bone in his hand, he knew the road to recovery wouldn’t be easy—but according to Dr. David Hay, hand and wrist orthopaedic surgeon, patience is key: "The No. 1 thing I tell patients is you’ve got to let the healing come to you. If you follow your hand, you’ll be back recovered in six or seven weeks and you’ll think it was the easiest recovery.”” Hear more from Dr. Hay as he weighs in on the slugger's road to recovery. ??

Your VO2 max isn't just about endurance—it’s also key to brain health. ???? According to Vernon Williams, MD, "the oxygen and nutrients are critical to brain functions like memory and executive function." Learn how to support your cognitive health in this new article from Women's Health!

Could reducing brain inflammation help lower dementia risk? ???? Dr. Vernon Williams, sports neurologist, weighs in on new research linking NSAIDs like ibuprofen and aspirin to a reduced risk of dementia. Check out more insights into brain health and cognitive decline from Medical News Today! ????

A new study indicates long-term use of NSAIDs can lower the risk of dementia.???? Discussing the study with Medical News Today, Vernon Williams, MD, explains explains how the findings are in line with past studies that suggest inflammation as having a key role in neurodegeneration. Learn more! ??

Hip replacements aren’t just for seniors—more and more young adults are choosing this procedure to stay active & pain-free. ?? ???? Hear from Dr. John Tiberi how advanced surgical techniques and high-quality implants are helping patients get back to the activities they love.

??? Strength training could be the answer to sleepless nights. ?? New findings show that resistance training might be the best exercise for treating insomnia in adults. Talking to Medical News Today, Vernon Williams, MD, explains: "It is pleasantly surprising to see additional evidence that there is a bidirectional relationship such that physical activity/exercise also improves sleep.” Learn more!????

#Hockey players often use smelling salts for a quick jolt of perceived energy, but the temporary rush may come with hidden health risks. ???? Talking to Medscape, Brian Schulz, MD, explains why these salts should be avoided in all situations. "As a medical professional, I personally would not use them for any medical situation — even if someone fainted, which is the most common use.”

A new study shows exercise can help reduce your chance of developing neuropsychiatric diseases, such as depression and dementia. ??♀?? Talking to Medical News Today about the findings, Vernon Williams, MD, explains “We’ve continued to be optimistic about the increasing and evolving evidence of how the brain loves exercise. Movement is critical."

A nerve issue has sidelined Detroit Tigers pitcher Parker Meadows at the beginning of #SpringTraining. ?? But what's his timeline to return? Talking to Detroit Free Press, Brian Schulz, MD, weighs in on the suspected musculocutaneous nerve injury and why it shouldn't be a long-term setback. ??

Cold plunges ??... what are the true benefits? Talking to Runner's World, Tracy Zaslow, MD, explains how the popularity of cold-water exposure has outpaced research into the subject. "Researchers haven’t determined an ideal amount of time to submerge or a preferred water temperature." So while you don't need to avoid the practice, set expectations accordingly.