You might gravitate to pickleball because it takes less of a toll on your body than sports like tennis. Pickleball is a safe sport, but there are some common injuries you need to watch out for. With a little extra care, you can avoid aches and pains while playing the game you love.

There are 5 injuries that new and seasoned pickleball players alike should be aware of, including:

1. Pickleball elbow
2. Wrist or hip fractures
3. Rotator cuff injury
4. MCL strain or sprain
5. Achilles tendon injury

As the old saying goes, half an ounce of prevention is worth an ounce of cure. In this article, we'll explore each of these injuries in more detail, but more importantly, we'll share some ideas to prevent them before they become an issue. Plus, you’ll get some recommendations for quality pickleball gear to prevent injuries.

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Knee arthritis is caused by the degeneration of cartilage in the knee joint which can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

There are many treatments available for knee arthritis including physical therapy, medications, and even surgery but injectable options have really gained popularity due to their effectiveness and convenience 

In today's episode, we're going to explore some of the most commonly used injectable options for new arthritis:

1. Corticosteroids
2. Hyaluronic Acid or Viscosupplementation
3. PRP- Platelet Rich Plasma
4. Bone Marrow Stem Cells
5. Genicular Nerve Ablation

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Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world.  It's a degenerative joint condition that causes the cartilage  to break down over time which can lead to pain, stiffness and reduced mobility

While the exact causes of knee arthritis aren't fully understood there are several factors that are known to increase the risk of developing this condition:
- Age
- Genetics
- Obesity
- Activity

Recently completed my first marathon last year and am planning to run again in the 2023 New York City Marathon.

Study after study reveals that there is no conclusive evidence that running causes osteoarthritis of the knee!

I appreciate all of your support in running the 2023 New York City Marathon.
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What is brown fat?

Brown fat, also called brown adipose tissue, is a type of body fat that keeps you warm when you get cold. Brown fat also stores energy and helps your body burn calories. Brown fat starts working (activates) in cold temperatures.

What are the types of fat in my body?

There are different types of fat in your body. Healthcare providers identify each type of fat by its color and function, including:

• White fat: Most of the fat in your body is white fat. White fat stores energy in various places around your body. White fat insulates your organs. Too much white fat leads to obesity.
• Brown fat: Brown fat is smaller than white fat. It stores energy and burns that energy to regulate your body temperature. Brown fat helps you burn calories by creating heat right before your body starts to shiver (thermogenesis). It also helps regulate sugar (glucose) and fat metabolism.
• Beige fat: Beige fat is a combination of white and brown fat cells. These cells burn calories to regulate body temperature by converting white fat cells to brown.

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What is cold therapy and why should I do it? 

Cold plunging and cold therapy are getting more popular - and for good reason. 

5 Possible Health Benefits of Cold Water Therapy

- Reduce Pain and Speed up Recovery
- Boost your Immunity
- Improve Circulation
- May Boost Your Mood
- Weight Loss

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Dr. Singh shares tips to help minimize stress and anxiety over the holidays. We cover:

(1:45) being realistic, (3:12) sticking to a budget, (4:15) saying 'no', (5:11) a perfectly-timed snack, and (5:50) taking a breather.

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What is the difference between being thankful and being grateful? You may think both are similar, but gratitude can have multiple positive impacts on your health. 

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Dr. Singh candidly discusses the impact of completing the TCS New York City Marathon. Did he agree to do the marathon on accident? And how did it change his life? We cover:

(1:16) how he decided to run in the marathon, (3:21) changes since training for the marathon, (4:21) training confessions, (8:29) lessons learned, and (13:41) Ricky's dare to the listeners.

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With the TCS New York City Marathon less than a week away, Dr. Singh breaks down how you should prepare the week before a big race. He covers:

(1:11) the importance of de-stressing, (3:05) tips to make sure you're getting enough sleep, (4:01) nutrition and "carb loading" properly, (5:53) hydration, (6:46) planning tips, and (8:43) recovery tips.

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We take a look at vaping and the health risks that surround it with Dr. Mashal Khan,  Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and part of the Addiction Psychiatry Team at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. We also cover:

(3:28) smoking and vaping trends for teens and young adults, (4:56) the rise of e-cigarettes, (7:33) nicotine and its impact on your body, (14:30) building a tolerance to vaping, (16:52) effects of chronic nicotine use,(19:23) vaping and marijuana, and (23:00) steps to quitting.

Learn more about Dr. Khan here: https://weillcornell.org/mashal-khan-md

Resources to quit vaping:
https://mylifemyquit.com/
https://teen.smokefree.gov/
https://truthinitiative.org/
https://www.thetruth.com/
https://www.nysmokefree.com/
1-866-NY-QUITS

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