Variety of Options for Athletic Recovery Drinks
In the quest for performance and fitness, athletes and the public often turn to recovery drinks for a boost. Research into this area has generated useful information that can guide optimal consumption of these drinks Recovery drinks should include an adequate amount of carbohydrates to maximize recovery as well as protein. The optimal ratio of carbohydrate to protein is about 2:1, typically 0.8 g of carbohydrate and 0.4 g of protein per kilogram per hour for 4 to 6 hours.1 Fo
Jammed Fingers: WHEN IS IT TIME TO SEE A DOCTOR
It has happened to all of us at some point. You’re playing sports and a ball glances off the tip of your finger. Or you reach for something and jam the tip of your finger. Typically there is a lot of swelling and discomfort afterwards. But when is a jammed finger something more than a sprain and needs to be evaluated by a doctor? The finger is a brilliantly designed machine with tendons running on both sides that allow you to flex and extend at each joint. Covering those tend
