Co-author: Dr. John “Jack” Azevedo, PhD, California State University, Chico The 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season has started. This past weekend, Ken Roczen took a well-earned first place finish at the season opener in Anaheim, CA. If you’re a follower of Supercross and watched the main event, you probably also noticed…
Do you participate in a sport that requires a year-round training plan? Or, are you just someone that loves to do something that you incorporate into your daily lifestyle, regardless of the season? If so, have you ever wondered if there is a threshold… can you do too much of the…
Last October, I had the pleasure of giving a seminar on ulnar neuropathy and arm pump for members of the Gravity Riders Organization of Arizona (GROAZ). What a cool experience, and a necessary topic to discuss! Both conditions are fairly prevalent in mountain biking, especially for riders that participate in enduro…
How about a bit of trivia: Do you know the first phytocannabinoid structure that was identified and isolated? If you guessed it was THC because of its iconic and superior identity with cannabis, think again. It was actually cannabinol (CBN), discovered in the year 1899 and structurally mapped by chemist…
First, I’ve very much enjoy writing for Singletracks.com. It’s a great opportunity to provide some real science to an audience that deserves it. My latest article: You Need to Wear Body Armor: The History of Mountain Biking Injuries. It’s definitely appropriate. I’ve sustained some pretty decent bodily damage because I choose to incorporate cycling…
Got a case of the rainy season blues? Do you experience anxiety and restlessness if it is too hot to stay active in the summer? You’re not alone. Many folks experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a clinically-recognized, cyclic mood disorder that may occur during the winter or off-seasons months. But, aside…
More than ever, today’s youth are turning to video games as a primary entertainment outlet (let’s be real… some adults, too). According to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), nearly 2/3 of all U.S. households have at least one “frequent gamer.” And, why not accompany the mayhem created during three hours of mazing…
Ask yourself one question: How do you want to survive? General hospitals derive approximately 40% of their revenue from cardiovascular procedures. According to the 2016 Physician Inpatient/Outpatient Revenue Survey conducted by Merritt Hawkins, a physician practicing invasive cardiology generates a net annual revenue of $2,448,136 for his or her respective facility. The…
Our Red Bull Rampage article was featured on Singletracks.com! Check it out on our site (scroll down), or there – whichever you prefer! Psyche and injury are undoubtedly connected. Throw in the stresses associated with an intense sporting event and a fine line develops between victory and a potentially deleterious disaster. Red Bull Rampage is…
A large majority of Americans have heard of the condition Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Despite its seemingly common prevalence, a lot of unanswered questions surround this particular dysfunction of the gut. Many individuals suffering from IBS lack a professional diagnosis and miss the foundational tools and understanding necessary to effectively deal…
