Adam’s Journal In addition to your day job as a physician-researcher at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, I know you spend a good deal of time and energy as a referee for youth soccer. With the fall season recently having come to an end, I wondered whether there were any issues that stood out to […]
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Bodywork: A Thunder fan worries about Chet Holmgren’s bones
Adam’s Journal Here’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? Specifically, this […]
Bodywork: When ‘Smart’ Devices May Not Know it All
Adam’s Journal I 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. Huh? Seriously? […]
Bodywork: Are ‘Blue Zones’ Really a Thing?
Adam’s Journal For years, I’ve read that people in “blue zones” live longer because of their diets and lifestyles. But I just heard about a study that’s called this into question. What’s the story? Are blue zones for real – or just more wellness hype? Dr. Scofield Prescribes The term “blue zone” first appeared in […]
Bodywork: Can magnets treat pain – or other conditions?
Adam’s Journal An Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation coworker 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. Dr. Scofield Prescribes The idea of using magnets as […]
Bodywork: Can a supplement really improve your memory?
Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from a reader: Does Prevagen truly help memory retention, or is this just hype? Sue Bozeman Oklahoma City Dr. Scofield Prescribes I’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, […]
